Which island is formed by coral polyps?

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Answer:

The coral reefs are an important feature of the Indian Ocean.
Corals are formed by the accumulation of calcium compounds secreted by tiny marine organisms called coral polyps found in tropical oceans.
Lakshadweep islands are formed of these accumulated coral polyps.

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