Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 390

Question: Microfossile often present in petroleum producing formation are those of

[AMU 2001]

Options:

A) Radiolarians

B) Diatoms

C) Helizoans

D) Foraminiferans

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

The microfossils of foraminiferans are often useful in petroleum exploration.

On the other hand, radiolarians skeletons are used in geological dating. Diatoms are commonly used in studies of water quality. Heliozoans are found in both freshwater and marine environments.