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

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Foraminiferans are single-celled organisms that typically have calcium carbonate shells, which can accumulate and contribute to the formation of limestone deposits. Dinoflagellates, radiolarians, heliozoans, and trypanosomes do not typically produce calcium carbonate shells and are therefore less likely to be found in abundance in limestone deposits.

If You Were to Examine Limestone Deposits Throughout the World,which