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Microbialite is a form of rock created through the action of microbes similar to the generation of coral. Unlike coral, this rock is not directly a part of the organism but more a side effect. Ancient versions of these microbes are thought to be responsible for pulling carbon out of circulation and shifting the earth's ancient atmosphere toward a higher oxygen concentration. These microbes were then outcompeted by later lifeforms. Today, they primarily exist in extreme environments like the highly saline Great Salt Lake, where other organisms cannot compete with them.
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Utah is a state located in the westcentral region of the United States of America. Utah is the 13th largest state by area, ranks 34th by population and 10th by population density of the 50 United States. Utah was the 45th state to be admitted into the Union, on January 4, 1896. Utah is landlocked, being bordered by the states of Idaho to the north, Wyoming to the northeast, Nevada on the west, Colorado on the east and Arizona to the south. Utah is very mountainous and is a popular outing destination of the outdoorsman. The state population is about 2.82M with 95% being Caucasian, 2.4% Asian, 1.7% Native American and 1.3% Black. The state capital and largest city is Salt Lake City.Source: wikipedia
