Palynostratigraphy of Subathu Formation (Eocene) in the Banethi-Bagthan area, Sirmaur District, Himachal Pradesh

Abstract

On the basis of the qualitative and quantitative distribution of the recovered palynoflora, five distinct palynological assemblage zones have been recognised within the Subathu Formation in the Banethi-Bagthan area of Himachal Pradesh. In ascending order of stratigraphy the palynological assemblage zones are Todisporites spp. Assemblage Zone, Subathua sahnii Assemblage Zone, Cordosphaeridium inodes Assemblage Zone, Homotryblium spp. Assemblage Zone, and Cleistosphaeridium spp. Assemblage Zone.