Jacksonville, AL –In an article published in the prestigious science and technology magazine “Popular Science,”” Professor. Lori Tolley Jordan, an eminent invertebrate zoologist, and a professor in the department of zoology at Jacksonville State University (JSU) provided a wealth of insight into Florida’s ongoing struggle with aggressive snails.
Originating from Texas originally from Texas, originally from Texas, Dr. Tolley-Jordan opted to make JSU her home for academics in 2011 after completing her Ph.D. at the University of Alabama. The decision to move to Alabama was heavily affected by the state’s unparalleled variety of freshwater invertebrates. Inspiring by her love for freshwater ecology, she’s carved her own niche in the field of freshwater snail diversity.
The affectionately known by the name of “The Snail Lady” in an article on the faculty spotlight in 2019 Dr. Tolley-Jordan’s work has been crucial in shedding light on the fascinating world of exotic and native snails. If you’re interested in going into her work and research, her “Popular Science” article featuring her research can be found below.
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