Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (9th Edition)
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Author: Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan, Jane B. Reece
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Ancient photosynthetic prokaryotes are the prokaryotes which had a huge role in the environment. They add oxygen in the air, they are responsible for the formation of stromatolites (stepping stones).
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