Stratigraphy and palynology of the Tura formation in the Type area (Part 3): Discussion

R.Y. Singh

doi:10.54991/jop.1975.968

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R.Y. Singh Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, 53, University Road, Lucknow 226007, India

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https://doi.org/10.54991/jop.1975.968

Abstract

Observations made on the geology and palynology of the Tura Formation have been interpreted in the present paper. Lithostratigraphically, Tura Formation has been considered in the formation rank and a ‘biomere’ on the basis of spores’ pollen studies. It has been demonstrated that the lower and the upper boundaries of this formation are diachronous and the entire lithofacies ranges from Palaeocene to Lower Eocene in age.

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