About David Bottjer
Born 1951. David Bottjer is an American paleontologist, university teacher and earth scientist.
David J. Bottjer is an American paleontologist. He is Professor of Earth Sciences, Biological Sciences, and Environmental Studies at the University of Southern California.
Bottjer completed undergraduate studies at Haverford College and earned his PhD in Geology from Indiana University, Bloomington in 1978. He was also the 2019 winner of the Paleontological Society Medal.
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Who is David Bottjer?
American paleontologist
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David Bottjer was born on 3 October 1951 in New York City.
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David Bottjer is a paleontologist, university teacher and earth scientist.
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David Bottjer is American.
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