Gregory Retallack
Gregory John Retallack (born 8 November 1951) is an Australian paleontologist, geologist, and author who specializes in the study of fossil soils (paleopedology). His research has examined the fossil record of soils though major events in Earth history, extending back some 4.6 billion years. He has written two textbooks on paleopedology.
Gregory Retallack | |
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Greg Retallack, near Suplee, central Oregon, 1982 | |
| Born | 8 November 1951 Hobart, Tasmania |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Citizenship | American and Australian |
| Alma mater | Macquarie University, University of New England (Australia) |
| Known for | Paleopedology |
| Spouse(s) | Diane Retallack, Director Eugene Concert Choir |
| Scientific career | |
| Thesis | A biostratigraphy for terrestrial Triassic rocks of Gondwanaland (1978) |
| Doctoral advisor | Rodney E. Gould |
| Website | https://blogs.uoregon.edu/gregr/ |
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