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Adolf Seilacher

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German paleontologist (1925-2014)

GermanyAcademicsLived 1925 to 2014 · aged 89
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Adolf "Dolf" Seilacher was a German palaeontologist who worked in evolutionary and ecological palaeobiology for over 60 years. He is best known for his contributions to the study of trace fossils; constructional morphology and structuralism; biostratinomy, Lagerstätten and the Ediacaran biota.

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Dickinsonia fossil described as a "pneu" structure with chambers inflated like a quilted air mattressDickinsonia fossil described as a "pneu" structure with chambers inflated like a quilted air mattress

Awards 7

2013Otto Jaekel Medal
2006Lapworth Medal
1994Gustav-Steinmann Medal
1993Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg
1993Paleontological Society Medal
1992Crafoord Prize in Geosciences
1983Raymond C. Moore Medal

Connected to Adolf 6

Andrew H. KnollAlso won Crafoord Prize in GeosciencesHans StilleAlso won Gustav-Steinmann MedalJennifer ClackAlso won Lapworth MedalEstella LeopoldAlso won Paleontological Society MedalNicholas ShackletonAlso won Crafoord Prize in GeosciencesElse Marie FriisAlso won Lapworth Medal

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Country
Germany
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2014 · aged 89
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12 languages

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