
Stromatolites are layered structures formed primarily by which organisms that trap sediment and precipitate minerals?
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Get StartedStromatolites are layered structures formed primarily by which organisms that trap sediment and precipitate minerals?
Options:
- Cyanobacteria
- Diatoms
- Foraminifera
- Fungi
Correct answer: Cyanobacteria
Explanation: Stromatolites are built by cyanobacteria that trap sediment and precipitate calcium carbonate; fossil stromatolites occur in rocks older than 3.5 billion years, recording some of Earth's earliest life.
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