Two miospore assemblages from the Argada sector south Karanpura coalfield, Bihar, with remarks on their probable age

Abstract

Two miospore assemblages from the South Karanpura Coalfield are for the first time systematically described. Of these, one is from the shale associated with the Argada 'S' seam; and the other is from another shale about 70 feet above the Argada 'S' seam. The present study throws some light on the controversial question whether the basal coal-bearing beds including the Argada 'S ' seam of this area belong to the Karharbaris or the Barakars.