Question

14 examine the particles that make up the shell limestone. are they whole or in fragments? name any particles that you can recognize.

Explanation:

Shell limestone is a bioclastic sedimentary rock formed from the remains of marine organisms. Its constituent particles are almost always in fragments, as the shells break down during transportation and deposition before lithification. Recognizable particles are the fragmented hard parts of marine invertebrates.

Answer:

The particles that make up shell limestone are in fragments. Recognizable particles include broken mollusk shells (like clams, oysters), fragments of brachiopod shells, and pieces of coral skeletons.