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Cocos sahnii

Cocos sahnii Kaul ex Nama, M.K. Goyal, Rathore, Chan. Ram Scient. Temper, 12(1-2): 134. Jan - Jul 2021
Name
Cocos sahnii
Rank
Species
Generic Name
[Genus] Cocos
Authors (Name)
Kaul K. N.  
Authors (Pub.)
Nama S. L. Goyal M. K. Rathore G. Ram C.  
Publication
A coconut fruit fossil (Cocos L.) from the Giral Lignite Mine of Akli Formation in western Rajasthan, India [2021/1-7]
Journal
Scientific Temper
Volume
12
Issue
1-2
Page number
134
Year
2021
Fossil Status
fruits
Stratigraphy
Priabonian
Strat. comment
Akli Formation
Location
Giral lignite mine, near Thumbli village, Barmer Basin, Barmer District, Rajasthan, India
Paleoregion
Eurasia (Indostan)
Data for Holotypus
Repository
Department of Zoology, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, India
Repository Number
JNVU/DZ/PL/AF: - 163
Diagnosis
A Cocos is a drupe, the preserved length and width were 12 cm and 9 cm, respectively. The top appeared sharp; oval-shaped, asymmetrical. The surface was partially covered with fibrous mesocarp markings. The enhancement in the center of the fruit forming the endosperm was not retained.

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