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A rock is formed from the remains of living organisms What type could it be?

A rock formed from the remains of living organisms is called a biogenic sedimentary rock. Here are some common types:

* Limestone: This is the most common type, formed primarily from the shells and skeletons of marine organisms like corals, mollusks, and foraminifera.

* Chalk: A type of limestone made up of the microscopic shells of marine algae called coccolithophores.

* Coal: Formed from the accumulation and compression of plant material (primarily trees) over millions of years.

* Oil shale: Contains organic matter derived from algae and other organisms.

* Diatomite: A fine-grained, siliceous rock formed from the skeletal remains of diatoms (single-celled algae).

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