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Panaiyur Fossils - Holocene Period
April 28 , 2026
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- A study has confirmed that the fossil assemblage found at Panaiyur in Thoothukudi district dates back to the Holocene period (about 8,000–12,000 years ago).
- The study was conducted by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) based on field research and scientific analysis.
- The fossils include 104 specimens from four groups, mainly bivalves and gastropods, found near the Gulf of Mannar.
- The species are similar to present-day marine organisms, showing environmental continuity over thousands of years.
- The fossils indicate a shallow marine to estuarine environment with warm tropical conditions and moderate water flow.
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