Lakshadweep islands are coral islands formed by the agglomeration of skeletons and calcium carbonate secretions of tiny marine animals called Polyps.
They live in colonies in symbiotic relationship with algae and zooxanthalae bacteria which gives vibrant colours to coral reefs and made the most productive and vegetative regions of the oceans .
Salient features of Lakshadweep Islands:
1) Originated as coral islands and agricultural productivity is low due to infertile soil.
2) Existence of atolls, corals etc., made it as one of the tourist destination.
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