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Calcareous oozes form from the skeletal remains of very small plankton-like sea creatures settling on the bottom of the ocean upon their death.
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∙ 14y agoThe particles are precipitated in warm, surface waters and sink to the bottom
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∙ 13y agoCalcareous ooze is an examploe of biogenous sediment.
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∙ 6y agoChalk and limestone are examples of the calcareous rock formed from ooze.
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What are oozes named after?
What they are made of. Calcareous ooze is made from calium carbnate shells of cooclithophores, foraminifera, and other things with carbonate shells. Siliceous ooze is made of silica shells of radiolaria (really cool looking), diatoms, and anything else with a silica shell.
What is calcareous ooze an example of?
Calcareous ooze is an examploe of biogenous sediment.
What is the common name for the calcareous in the skeletal system?
As far as i know, calcareous means "containing or pertaining to calcium".
What are Calcareous and siliceous?
biogenous
What is the difference in origin between deep-sea muds and oozes?
oozes are from organic material; deep-sea muds from inorganic
Does calcareous ooze eventually precipitate to form micro-crystaline limestone rock?
yes.
Why blood oozes out from eyes in the form of tears?
You need to see a ophthalmologist like now!
What are the adaptation of calcareous algae?
calcareous alge adaptations
What is a scientific name for Calcareous algae?
calcareous algae
What are oozes named after?
What they are made of. Calcareous ooze is made from calium carbnate shells of cooclithophores, foraminifera, and other things with carbonate shells. Siliceous ooze is made of silica shells of radiolaria (really cool looking), diatoms, and anything else with a silica shell.
What is calcareous ooze an example of?
Calcareous ooze is an examploe of biogenous sediment.
What is an fact about calcareous sponge?
an example of calcareous sponge is SPONGE BOB!
Which volcano oozes out lava in Hawaii?
every volcano either oozes lava, ash, or rock
What is a wackestone?
A wackestone is a form of calcareous rock consisting of more than 10 percent grains, supported by a lime mud.
What is a calcareous shell?
Gravel made mostly of calcium carbonate, often in the form of limestone.
What is the common name for the calcareous in the skeletal system?
As far as i know, calcareous means "containing or pertaining to calcium".
What are Calcareous and siliceous?
biogenous
