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A carbonate platform is a large, shallow-water area on the continental shelf where carbonate sedimentary rocks, such as limestone, are formed. These platforms are often characterized by the accumulation of calcium carbonate from the skeletons of marine organisms like corals and algae. Carbonate platforms are important for understanding ancient marine environments and can be found in areas like the Bahamas and Great Barrier Reef.

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