Question

what is the gist of the passage in the box? predators, prey animals, and engineers eat different plants in their ecosystem. predators, prey animals, and engineers have different roles in their ecosystem. ocean habitats include more engineers than predators or prey animals. animals such as predators, prey, and engineers all build hills and dig tunnels.

Explanation:

The gist of a passage is its main - idea. Predators, prey animals, and engineers (animals that modify their environment) have distinct ecological roles. The first option focuses on diet, the third on population comparison in ocean habitats, and the fourth on a specific behavior. The second option best captures the overall concept of their different roles in the ecosystem.

Answer:

Predators, prey animals, and engineers have different roles in their ecosystem.