The animal lived around 22 million years ago in a coastal area of the Miocene Paratethys Sea in what is now Upper Austria, with a variety of microorganisms, algae, mussels, snails, fishes ...

The most impressive feature was probably the Paratethys – a water body stretching all the way from the Alps to Central Asia. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy ...

The study of paleogeography and sedimentology in the Paratethys and Black Sea basins provides valuable insights into the geological history and environmental changes that have shaped these regions ...

The Middle Miocene Paratethys Basin, a remnant of the ancient Tethys Ocean, has been a focal point for understanding the geological and environmental changes that occurred during this period.