Studies in the Glossopteris Flora of India - 17. On the genus Rubidgea Tate

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  • P.K. Maithy Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, 53, University Road, Lucknow 226007, India

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https://doi.org/10.54991/jop.1964.677

Abstract

The little known Glossopteridean genus Rubidgea Tate is described from the Karharbari beds, Giridih Coalfield. Two new species, R. obovata and R. lanceolatus have been instituted. The generic diagnosis has been emended on the basis of the Giridih specimens.

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1964-12-31

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Maithy, P. (1964). Studies in the Glossopteris Flora of India - 17. On the genus Rubidgea Tate. Journal of Palaeosciences, 13((1-3), 42–44. https://doi.org/10.54991/jop.1964.677

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