About Jacques Carayon
Lived 1916 – 1997 (aged 80). Jacques Carayon was a French entomologist, known for Traumatic insemination.
Jacques Carayon (11 November 1916 – 1997) was a French entomologist, best known for his pioneering research into traumatic insemination. Carayon was Chairman of Entomology at the National Museum in Paris from 1975 to 1985.
Career Carayon was born on November 16, 1916, in Toulouse, France, the eldest of three children.
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Who was Jacques Carayon?
French entomologist (1916-1997)
When was Jacques Carayon born?
Jacques Carayon was born on 11 November 1916 in Toulouse.
When did Jacques Carayon die?
Jacques Carayon died on 7 February 1997 in Ivry-sur-Seine.
What was Jacques Carayon's occupation?
Jacques Carayon was an entomologist.
What was Jacques Carayon known for?
Jacques Carayon was known for Traumatic insemination.
What nationality was Jacques Carayon?
Jacques Carayon was French.
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