Occurrence of endosporulating cyanobacteria in the Lower Bhander Limestone Formation, Bhander Group exposed around Narsingharh, Madhya Pradesh

Authors

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

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54991/jop.1993.1138

Keywords:

Cyanobacteria, Endosporulation, Sphaerocongregus, Lower Bhander Limestone, Bhander Group, Vendian (India)

Abstract

Endosporulating cyanobacterium Sphaerocongregus is reported for the first time from the cherty hand of the Lower Bhander Limestone Formation. Bhander Group exposed around Narsingharh in Damoh District, Madhya Pradesh. Individual colonies are globose and contain closely packed globular cells. The cells get arranged in the form of a loose colony after the dissolution of the encircling organic sheath. Globular colonies and the encircled cells can be distinctly discriminated into two distinct groups due to their distinct sizes. Globular colonies are clumped together to form either globose mass or linear chain. It is suggested that endosporulation of the algae was due to stressed habitat.

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Published

1993-12-31

How to Cite

Maithy, P., & Babu, R. (1993). Occurrence of endosporulating cyanobacteria in the Lower Bhander Limestone Formation, Bhander Group exposed around Narsingharh, Madhya Pradesh. Journal of Palaeosciences, 42(1-3), 101–107. https://doi.org/10.54991/jop.1993.1138

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