The Desert Speaks

Four Research Stories

This program focuses on four very different research subjects. Did you know there are more species of fungi (plural for fungus, which means mold or mushrooms) than there are insects undiscovered. But what are fungi? The Spadefoot Toad’s offspring looks like any other tadpole, but depending on environmental conditions, this gentle vegetarian can turn into a ravenous carnivore!

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