Sea-level related molluscan plankton events (Gastropoda, Euthecosomata) during the Rupelian (Early Oligocene) of the North Sea Basin release_kwbdm6nrcrb3veaxclad3eesvq

Abstract

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title>Spacio-temporal distribution patterns of North Sea Basin Early Oligocene (Rupelian) pteropoda (holoplanktonic gastropods: Mollusca, Gastropoda, Euthecosomata) are studied. These patterns indicate three short term invasions of a single pteropod species during the Rupelian. These invasions are indicated here as<jats:italic>Clio blinkae</jats:italic>Event,<jats:italic>Praehyalocylis laxeannulata</jats:italic>Event and<jats:italic>Clio jacobae</jats:italic>Event. The conspicuously short occurrences of the species, their abundances and some lithological features of the pteropod bearing strata lead to the conclusion that these plankton events are linked to sea level high-stands allowing currents from the worlds oceans to enter into the North Sea Basin.
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