During the Permian Period, the Permian Basin in west Texas was distinguished by____.

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The Permian Basin in west Texas was distinguished by barrier reefs during the Permian Period, which were formed by the buildup of coral and other marine organisms on shallow seabeds. Orogenies (mountain-building events), volcanoes, and coal beds were not specific to this region during this time, and very deep water conditions were not conducive to the formation of reefs.

During the Permian Period, the Permian Basin in West Texas