Question

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

Answer 1

Answer: Limiting Factor.

Step-by-step explanation:

A limiting factor can be defined as the environmental conditions or factors that limit abundance, growth and distribution of an individual or a population in a particular ecosystem.

The population of the snail kite eats only one type of organism as compared to others.

This is an example of limiting factor.