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Which type of rock is primarily composed of remains of living organisms?

Fossils and other organic remnants, such as plant material or shells, accumulated and lithified over time can be found in organic sedimentary rocks.

It has a considerable amount of organic carbon. Examples: Oil shale and coal.

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