Carroll Williams
Carroll Milton Williams (December 2, 1916 in Oregon Hill, Virginia — October 11, 1991 in Watertown, Massachusetts) 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. 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.
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Carroll Williams in 1956 | |
| Born | Carroll Milton Williams December 2, 1916 Oregon Hill, Virginia |
| Died | October 11, 1991 (aged 74) Watertown, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | University of Richmond Harvard University |
| Awards | George Ledlie Prize 1952 Newcomb Cleveland Prize |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Zoology |
| Institutions | Harvard University |
| Thesis | A morphological and physiological analysis of the flight of Drosophila, with special reference to the factors controlling the frequency of wingbeat. (1941) |
| Doctoral advisor | Charles Brues |
| Doctoral students | Fotis Kafatos |
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