Palynological Study of Fossil Plants from Miocene Murree Formation of Pakistan: Clues to Investigate Palaeoclimate and Palaeoenvironment

Palaeoflora in Pakistan the Miocene is characterized by its high biodiversity. The present study investigated pollen of fossil plants from Murree Formation Pakistan. Shales and mudstones were collected section located at foothills Margalla hills analyzed palynofacies palynostratigraphic analyses. In this paleopalynological Formations Pakistan, 31 samples using microscopic techniques containing 48 types 12 families. quantitative qualitative morphological features determined light scanning electron microscopy to help identify grains. Exine ornamentations spines most important diagnostic for distinguishing one grain another. maximum exine thickness was observed Ocimum basilicum 4.25 ?m, whereas diameter recorded Pinus 69.5 ?m. Lamiaceae, Asteraceae, Poaceae dominant results showed that preservation floral records not optimal. presented provide data on plant taxa existed (23.03–5.33 Ma). evolution phytogeographical histories can be unraveled rock sediments preserve