The Latest Danian Event is identified for the first time in the Western Tethys.
Benthic foraminiferal turnover is similar to that recorded across other hyperthermals.
Turnover of calcareous plankton is similar to other sites globally distributed.
Innovative morphostructures of nannofossils indicate a more efficient biological pump.
Slightly CaCO3-corrosive bottom waters and higher food flux during the LDE.