Benchmark data of a changing sea - Palaeogeography, Palaeobiogeography and events in the Central Paratethys during the Miocene

Foraminifera are less valuable for palaeobiogeographic purposes in the area and time-slice studied. Endemisms are generally lower and turn-over rates less dramatic. They are, however, very useful for stratigraphic correlations with the Mediterranean and Atlantic areas. This fairly well calibrated marine biostratigraphy of the Central Paratethys serves as stratigraphic backbone and control for continental stratigraphy.