generalism

Etymology
From ; compare.

Noun

 * 1) Generalization: lack of specialization.
 * 2) * 2001 May 11, Mark E. J. Woolhouse et al."|doi=10.1126/science.1059026|volume=292|issue=5519|pages=1109-1112 Population Biology of Multihost Pathogens", in the journal Science V.292, Isuue 5519, pp.1109-1112
 * Factors that predispose pathogens to generalism include high levels of genetic diversity and abundant opportunities for cross-species transmission, and the taxonomic distributions of generalists and specialists appear to reflect these factors.