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  • Biogenic Sedimentary Rocks: Formed from Living Organisms - Definition & Examples
    The sedimentary rock made up of the remains of living things is called biogenic sedimentary rock.

    Here's a bit more detail:

    * Biogenic refers to anything derived from living organisms.

    * Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and cementation of sediments, which can include fragments of other rocks, minerals, and organic material.

    Examples of biogenic sedimentary rocks include:

    * Coal: Formed from the accumulation and compaction of plant matter (mostly trees).

    * Limestone: Often formed from the shells and skeletons of marine organisms like corals, mollusks, and foraminifera.

    * Chalk: A type of limestone made primarily from the calcium carbonate shells of microscopic marine organisms called coccolithophores.

    * Diatomite: Formed from the fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of single-celled algae.

    These rocks are important sources of energy (coal), building materials (limestone), and even clues about past environments and life forms.

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