Which statement about foraminiferans is false?
A) They can form shells that are composed of silica.
B) Limestone deposits are the shells of ancient foraminiferans.
C) The sand of some beaches is made up of the shells of foraminiferans.
D) Foraminiferan fossils are useful in the classification of sedimentary rocks.
E) Foraminiferan fossils are useful in estimating global temperatures at the time of shell formation.

Question

Which statement about foraminiferans is false?
A) They can form shells that are composed of silica. 
B) Limestone deposits are the shells of ancient foraminiferans.
C) The sand of some beaches is made up of the shells of foraminiferans.
D) Foraminiferan fossils are useful in the classification of sedimentary rocks.
E) Foraminiferan fossils are useful in estimating global temperatures at the time of shell formation.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Foraminiferans form shells primarily from calcium carbonate, not silica. Silica is more commonly associated with the shells of diatoms and radiolarians.

Which Statement About Foraminiferans Is False