Elga Mark-Kurik

Elga Mark-Kurik
Born(1928-12-26)December 26, 1928
Tartu, Estonia
DiedNovember 6, 2016(2016-11-06) (aged 87)
OccupationsGeologist and paleontologist
Parents
RelativesKarin Mark, Lüüdia Vallimäe-Mark, Peeter Mei, Lydia Mei, Natalie Mei, Johan Mey

Elga Mark-Kurik (before 1964 Elga Mark; 26 December 1928 Tartu – 6 November 2016) was an Estonian geologist and paleontologist. With over 130 articles published, Mark-Kurik is particularly known for the discovery of Livoniana, a fossil sometimes described as "missing link" between fish and tetrapods.

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