Author Question: The snail kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis) is a specialist that feeds on only one specific type of ... (Read 106 times)

eruditmonkey@yahoo.com · **on:** Jul 14, 2018

The snail kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis) is a specialist that feeds on only one specific type of snail. By comparison, the Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) is a generalist that feeds on diverse food sources.

Whereas the snail kite has a very limited range, the Mallard Duck has a very broad range. The snail kite's diet is an example of a(n)
A) habitat B) limiting factor. C) ecological niche. D) range of tolerance.

Question 2

On Earth, the Sun passes directly overhead at 25 north latitude ________ times a year.

A) 0 B) 2 C) 1 D) 4