Biology
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Question
Microfossils often present in petroleum producing formations are those of __________?
A
Diatoms
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B
Heliozoans
C
Radiolarians
D
Foraminiferans
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A
Diatoms
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B
Heliozoans
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C
Radiolarians
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D
Foraminiferans
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Explanation
Diatoms, with their durable silica shells, are commonly found as microfossils in petroleum-producing sedimentary formations, reflecting their significant historical abundance in ancient aquatic ecosystems.