Rabbi Zerika was a fourth generation Amora. Originally form Bavel he studied under Rav Huna, Rav Yehuda and Rav Hamnuna. When he came to Eretz Yisroel he studied under Rabbi Yochanan and Resh Lakish. Rabi Elazar ben Pedat, Rabbi Yehuda ben Yechezkel and Rabbi Ammi. Rabbi Zerika used to copy Baraitas and arrange them. His colleague was Rav Zeira.