About Juan Tavera
Lived 1917 – 1991 (aged 73–74). Juan Tavera was a geologist, known for Algarrobo Formation, Arauco Basin and Navidad Formation.
Juan Tavera (1917–1991) was a Chilean geologist and paleontologist. His most important work was on the marine invertebrate fossils of the formations of Algarrobo, Arauco and Navidad. Tavera's work contributed to an increased understanding of the stratigraphy of Chile, for example by defining Ranquil Formation in 1942.
Along with Charles Darwin, Juan Brüggen and Gustav Steinmann he is one of the prominent geologists to have studied Navidad Formation in Central Chile.
The species Paulckella taverai is named after him.
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Who was Juan Tavera?
Chilean scientist
When was Juan Tavera born?
Juan Tavera was born in 1917.
When did Juan Tavera die?
Juan Tavera died in 1991.
What was Juan Tavera's occupation?
Juan Tavera was a geologist.
What was Juan Tavera known for?
Juan Tavera was known for Algarrobo Formation, Arauco Basin and Navidad Formation.
What nationality was Juan Tavera?
Juan Tavera's recorded nationality: Chilean people.
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