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Carroll Williams

American entomologist and biochemist · United States · On the map · Lived 1916 to 1991 · aged 74

Carroll Milton Williams was an American zoologist known for his work in entomology and developmental biology - in particular, metamorphosis in insects, for which he won the George Ledlie Prize.

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Awards

Howard Taylor Ricketts Prize1969
Guggenheim Fellowship1955

About this person

He performed groundbreaking surgical experiments on larvae and pupae, and developed multiple new techniques, including the use of carbon dioxide as an anesthetic. His impact on entomology has been compared to that of Vincent Wigglesworth.

Country
United States
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1916 to 1991 · aged 74