Here's why:
* Biogenic means "originating from living organisms."
* Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and cementation of sediments.
Some examples of biogenic sedimentary rocks include:
* Coquina: Made up of shell fragments cemented together.
* Chalk: Formed from the accumulation of microscopic marine organisms called coccolithophores.
* Coal: Formed from the accumulation of plant matter, primarily trees.
While these rocks are primarily formed from biological material, they can also contain other types of sediment.