Anne Worley

General research interests

The tremendous variation in structure, number and arrangement of flowers pollinated by animals suggests adaptation to a strong and diverse selection. Indeed, Darwin used flowers to refine his ideas about natural selection and evolution. My research program investigates floral diversity using perspectives from pollination biology and life-history evolution.

In recent years I have become increasingly interested in the community context of reproductive success and the balance between mutualistic and antagonistic relationships between interacting species.

Opportunities for study

If you are interested in graduate or undergraduate research, please E-mail or write to me indicating your academic background and interests, and why you are interested in research.

Main research interests

• Evolution of floral design
• Community context of reproductive success in rewardless flowers
• Pollinator networks in the tall grass prairie