In a juvenile ecosystem, the zoocenoses are often
[amp_mcq option1=”monophagous” option2=”polyphagous” option3=”oligophagous” option4=”carnivorous” correct=”option1″]
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2022
– Generalist feeding strategies (polyphagy) can be advantageous in such environments, providing resilience to changes in the abundance of specific food items.
– Mature ecosystems tend to have more complex food webs and a higher degree of specialization (monophagy, oligophagy) among consumers, as niches become more defined.