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For the foraminifera-

1. Study of the density of foraminifera population in specific layers of the host rock as
noticed in different sections/ outcrops of different Eocene formations. It would include
productivity study in each layer in a particular river-cut section.

Important sections in this context will be one with lignite and gypseous shales of Naredi
Formation at N23°42' 19.3"; E68°45'54.9", with Assilina at N23°39' 45.7"; E68°41'30.5",
around the locality of the new specimen of a remingtoncetid whale (N23°31' 42.7";
E68°41'7.2") and one at N23°31' 30"; E68°39'58" of Harudi Formation beside the Harudi
Baranda Road, and the classical section of Fulra limestone at N23°29' 13.4"; E68°41'39.6" as
well as few sections near Kharai Jadva road.

2. ‘LBF- Assemblage’ details and study of dominance shown by a group in each
specified layers and/or lithotypes, as well as the relative abundance of the groups of
larger benthic foraminifera present in the Fulra limestone.

3. Study of Matrix and Cement (both hand specimen and thin sections).
4. Diagenetic changes seen in the foraminiferal tests bearing signs of post burial
conditions and further ecological connotations.

5. Different types of breakage in the foraminiferal tests, signs of foreign invasions
and healing of damaged tests.

6. Paleobathymetric studies in correlation with diagenetic changes.
7. Distinct Micro and Mega taphofacies observation

Study of fabric shown by foraminifera in stitched panoramic photographs of a good section
(Like that of Fulra) may help in studying point no 1, 2, 5 and 6. Shape analysis of the whale
skulls and foraminiferal tests in thin sections will be attemted.
14.2 Organization of work element and time schedule of activities giving milestones:

14.2.1. I Year:
Field work; fossil collection, taphonomic study of the new remingtonocetid.
14.2.2. II Year:

Field work; fossil collection, taphonomic study of the larger foraminifera and relevant
chemical analysis.

14.2.3. III Year:
Field work, shape/ fabric analysis and assimilation of data.
15. Utilization of research results:
Research results and generated data will be utilized for academic purposes particularly in the
field of geosciences and in the domain of evolution and developmental paleobiology.
16. Budget Estimates : Summary

Budget
1st Year(Rs. in 2nd Year(Rs. in 3rd Year(Rs. in Total(Rs. in
Item
Lacs) Lacs) Lacs) Lacs)

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