Siliceous Ooze

Level 4 definitions

  • Diatoms: Siliceous oozes where the composition is dominated by the test and shells of diatoms.
  • Radiolaria: Siliceous oozes where the composition is dominated by the test and shells of radiolarian.
Primary domain: Substratum Origin
Classification level: Level 3
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