Miospore assemblage of seam IX of East Raniganj Coalfield (India)

Abstract

The spore and pollen flora contained in seam IX (Upper Kajora seam at the jaipuria Kajora colliery) of Raniganj coalfield consists of 32 genera and 72 species, out of which 11 species are new. The spore assemblage of this seam has also been compared with those of the underlying seams (Nos. VIII & VII in succession) and the important seam to seam, qualitative as well as quantitative differences have been discussed.