Biogenic Sedimentary Rock
Biogenous OOZE!
Sediment that forms on the ocean floor as a result of the accumulation of the “shells” of planktonic microorganisms
Plankton = free floating organisms in the ocean
(planktos = wandering)
- Algae
- Photosynthetic (make their own food)
- Single celled organisms to large (giant kelp)
- Protozoans
- generally not photosynthetic (need to get food)
- Microscopic organisms
