Tiny marine animals which constitute limestone skeletons are called-a...
Coral reefs are underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals. Coral reefs are colonies of tiny animals found in marine waters that contain few nutrients. Most coral reefs are built from stony corals, consisting of polyps that cluster in groups.
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Tiny marine animals which constitute limestone skeletons are called-a...
Corals Reef
Corals reefs are formed by tiny marine animals known as coral polyps. These polyps secrete calcium carbonate to create hard exoskeletons that form the structure of coral reefs. However, corals reefs are not the only marine animals that constitute limestone skeletons.
Foraminifera
Foraminifera are single-celled organisms that create limestone skeletons. These microscopic marine animals are known for their intricate shells made of calcium carbonate. When these organisms die, their shells accumulate on the ocean floor and contribute to the formation of limestone.
Diatoms
Diatoms are another type of microscopic marine organism that plays a role in the creation of limestone. These photosynthetic algae have silica-based skeletons, which can accumulate and contribute to the formation of diatomaceous limestone.
Clamitomonous
There is no such known marine animal or organism called "Clamitomonous" that contributes to the formation of limestone skeletons. It is important to note that coral reefs, foraminifera, and diatoms are the primary marine animals involved in the process of limestone skeleton formation.