AR 1978-79.pdf - Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany
AR 1978-79.pdf - Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany
AR 1978-79.pdf - Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany
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Studies on the fossil frui ts <strong>of</strong> Viracarpon hexaspcrmum were<br />
continued It ha3 been observed that the interpretation <strong>of</strong><br />
various structures <strong>of</strong> this fruit given by ear-lief wor!..ers arc<br />
not correct because <strong>of</strong> fossil fruit does not show clo"c affinities<br />
with the fruits <strong>of</strong> Pandanus. Attempts are being made to<br />
find out its modern equivalent among the members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
family Araceae.<br />
4.1.2. Leaf impression [TOmLaki Se,ies, Kutch<br />
Identification <strong>of</strong> a leaf-impression belonging to the genus<br />
Pandanus from the Eocene <strong>of</strong> Panandhro basin has been<br />
confirmed.<br />
4.1.3. Fo.