A Coconut Fruit Fossil (Cocos L.) from the Giral Lignite Mine of Akli Formation in Western Rajasthan, India

Published

25-07-2021

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58414/SCIENTIFICTEMPER.2021.12.1.23

Keywords:

Akli Formation, Arecaceae, Barmer Basin, Cocos L., Giral Lignite mines, Palm fruit fossi

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Authors

  • S. L. Nama Department of Zoology, Jai Narain Vyas University Jodhpur, Rajasthan-342005, India
  • M. K. Goyal Department of Zoology, Jai Narain Vyas University Jodhpur, Rajasthan-342005, India
  • G. Rathore Department of Zoology, Jai Narain Vyas University Jodhpur, Rajasthan-342005, India
  • C. Ram Department of Zoology, Jai Narain Vyas University Jodhpur, Rajasthan-342005, India

Abstract

The palm fruit fossil Cocos L.(Arecaceae) from Giral lignite mines of the Akli Formation of the Barmer Basin is reported here for the first time. It is assessed to be of Late Paleocene - Early Eocene age. This fruit fossil is close to the species Cocos sahnii, which is today a broad seaside component that flourishes in wet conditions. Its essence reflects the surrounding seaside conditions during the depositional era in contrast to the arid and semi-arid climates. Coconut is a very significant food plant with both household and commercial value

How to Cite

Nama, S. L., Goyal, M. K., Rathore, G., & Ram, C. (2021). A Coconut Fruit Fossil (Cocos L.) from the Giral Lignite Mine of Akli Formation in Western Rajasthan, India. The Scientific Temper, 12(1&2), . https://doi.org/10.58414/SCIENTIFICTEMPER.2021.12.1.23

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