The large-scale growth of coral reefs millions of years ago was primarily triggered by the extinction of some species, particularly during events like the Permian-Triassic extinction, which altered marine ecosystems and allowed for the proliferation of corals. This extinction event opened ecological niches that corals could exploit, leading to their significant growth in the following geological periods.
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