Tertiary palynology of Kerala Basin - An overview

Authors

  • H.P. Singh Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, 53, University Road, Lucknow 226007, India
  • M.R. Rao Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, 53, University Road, Lucknow 226007, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54991/jop.1989.1660

Keywords:

Palaeopalynology, Kerala Basin, Tertiary (India)

Abstract

In Kerala Basin the Tertiary sedimentary sequence is represented by Quilon and Warkalli formations. Palaeoassociations of upland, lowland, fresh-water, sandy beach and mangrove vegetations have been figured out. Composition of the palynological assemblages indicates the existence of tropical rain forests with a high degree of rainfall. Dinoflagellate cysts and pollen grains of Barringtonia, Rhizophora, Nypa and Calamus suggest deposition under brackish water mangrove swamps. The sandy beach conditions are indicated by Palmidites, Palmaepollenites and Quilonipollenites. Divergent views on the age of Quilon and Warkalli formations have been reconsidered on the basis of new palynological evidences.

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Published

1989-12-31

How to Cite

Singh, H., & Rao, M. (1989). Tertiary palynology of Kerala Basin - An overview. Journal of Palaeosciences, 38, 256–262. https://doi.org/10.54991/jop.1989.1660

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