If you were to examine limestone deposits throughout the world, which group of organisms would you expect to find in the greatest abundance?
A) Radiolarians
B) Dinoflagellates
C) Foraminiferans
D) Heliozoans
E) Oomycetes

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Foraminiferans have a calcareous shell made of calcium carbonate which accumulates on the seafloor to form limestone deposits. They are abundant marine microorganisms and are commonly found in shallow waters, making them the most likely group to be found in the greatest abundance in limestone deposits throughout the world.

If You Were to Examine Limestone Deposits Throughout the World