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Cuticular studies on the fossil leaves from Churia (Siwalik) sediments of Arjun Khola Sequence, western Nepal
| Content Provider | Birbal Sahni Institute of Paleobotany |
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| Author | Prasad, M. Khare, E.G. |
| Abstract | Two fossil leaf impressions along with their cuticle, collected from Middle Siwalik (Upper Miocene) sediments of Arjun Khola Sequence, about 3 km north-west of Lamhi in Deokhuri District of western Nepal, have been identified on the basis of their morphological and cuticular features. They resemble closely with the modern taxa. Sterculia coccinea Jack. and Diospyros toposia Ham. of the Sterculiaceae and Ebenaceae respectively. The present distribution of the modern equivalent taxa of the fossils and the presence of fungalspores in their cuticle collectively indicate the prevalence of warm humid climate in the area during Upper Miocene. |
| Starting Page | 105 |
| Ending Page | 112 |
| File Format | |
| Volume Number | 53 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 2004-01-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Leaf impressions Cuticles Miocene Angiosperm Churia (Siwalik) Formation Arjun Khola |
| Content Type | Text |
| Educational Use | Research Reading |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Education Level | Under Graduate Post Graduate |
| Subject | Paleobotany; fossil microorganisms |
