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Lakshadweep is made from tiny marine animals known as polyps. The skeleton of these creature after they die are known as coral. Since Lakshadweep contains many polyps it is known as coral islands
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The Lakshadweep is known as the coral island because when tiny marine animals called polyps die the fossil form of the surface of the water, they again overlap. That is why Lakshadweep called a coral island.
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Why is Lakshadweep is known as a coral island?
lakshadweep islands are called coral islands as polyps, over the years when die forms layers of land. it is a natural and slow phenomena. thus, like this Lakshadweep is formed.
What is the island group of India having coral origion?
Lakshadweep islands is the island group of india having coral origin
Why is lakshadweep known as coral islands?
lakshadweep islands are called coral islands as polyps, over the years when die forms layers of land. it is a natural and slow phenomena. thus, like this Lakshadweep is formed.
What is Coral city of India?
Lakshadweep is the coral city of india
Name the group of island lying in Arabian sea?
Lakshadweep island
Where is the coral reefs in India can be found?
Those areas include the Gulf of Mannar (Rameswaram), Andaman and Nicobar Island region, and Lakshadweep.
What is a circular coral island that encloses a lagoon called?
A circular coral island that encloses a lagoon is called an atoll. Atolls are typically formed from coral reefs that grow around the rim of a submerged volcanic island.
A ring shape coral island found far from land is called?
A ring shaped coral island found for from land is called an atoll.
Where is Pitti island located?
It is a part of Lakshadweep island.adt
What is another name for a large coral colony?
A large coral colony is called coral reef or coral island . There are many types of coral reefs .
What is a ring of coral that forms an island called?
An atoll.
Smallest island in India?
Lakshadweep, with area of32km 2
