Late Jurassic fossils unearthed in Jaisalmer, say experts
Hindustan Times Jaipur|December 22, 2024
Researchers have unearthed fossilised spores and pollen from the Bhadasar ridge in Jaisalmer basin of the state, offering a glimpse into the region's late Jurassic past, officials familiar with the matter said on Saturday.
Dinesh Bothra

NEW DELHI:

The study marks the first record of an age-diagnostic palynological assemblage, shedding light on the coastal and upland ecosystems that existed millions of years ago. The study was conducted by Dr Raj Kumar, Prof Bindhyachal Pandey, Dr Srikanta Murthy, Dr Neelam Das, Dr Neha Aggarwal, and Dr Deo Brat Pathak, researchers from institutions including the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow, and Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

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