Thomas Harrison Montgomery Jr. | |
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| Born | March 5, 1873 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | March 19, 1912 (aged 39) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Berlin |
| Known for | Chromosome and cell research |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Zoology, Cytology |
| Institutions | University of Pennsylvania, University of Texas |
| Doctoral advisor | Franz Eilhard Schulze |
Thomas Harrison Montgomery Jr. (March 5, 1873 – March 19, 1912) was an American zoologist who made important contributions to cell biology–especially in chromosomes and their roles in sex determination–as well as the biology of birds and several groups invertebrates, naming many species of ribbon worms, rotifers, and spiders. He studied in Berlin before becoming a researcher and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, where he primarily worked until his death at the age of 39. In his short career he published 80 scientific papers and two books.