Possibility of occurrence of coal in an area is determined by the study of

Microfossils

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Microfossils

Microfossils are the tiny remains of bacteria, protists, fungi, animals, and plants. Presence of microfossils in an area suggests the occurrence of coal as coal is a fossil fuel that is formed from dead plant matter.

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