Palynological Evidences of Early Eocene Vegetation and Climate From Kutch Basin, Western India

The Early Eocene was a period of very rich and diversified vegetation reflecting climatic conditions which facilitated the diversification of angiosperms. During this time, swamp forests formed, new palm taxa emerged, diversification occurred, and multistoried rain forests blanketed the entire subcontinent [1]. The palynological study from Naredi Cliff section from Kutch basin, of similar age shows the presence of angiosperms, pteridophytes and dinocysts. The dominanace of elements belonging to Arecaceae family (Spinizonocolpites, Neocouperipollis and Proxapertites) along with the dinocysts, indicates marine influence while the sediments were being deposited.