Study Of Micovertebrate Fossils From Miocene Of Kutch, Gujarat

Abstract

The objective of the study is to analyse the microvertebrate fossil assemblages from Chhasra Formation of Upper Miocene age to reveal the significance of palaeo-environment of Chhasra Formation, Kutch District, Gujarat. Approximately 800 kg of fossil samples have been collected from the Tappar area. After washing it properly with water, acetic acid and kerosene, Trinocular microscope is used for further analysis. Microvertebrates which have been found from the from the study area are Cyprinidae fish, Barbus sp., Rodent teeth, Batoids teeth, etc. The fossil fauna of Kutch closely resemble with Miocene formations of Indian sub-continent such as Siwaliks, Baripada Beds, Miocene of Tripura and Mizoram etc. and also from some other countries like Late Miocene of the Western Parathyes, Turkey and also Cenozoic of South-eastern Europe. Thus, the fossil faunas of Kutch serve as an important role for fossil community during Miocene age.