Jack and the Desert Serenade
A narrated and illustrated piece for orchestra. This work explores desert animals and their adaptations to living in harsh conditions and served as an introduction to orchestral instruments.
Never thought about rotifers
Until I saw them swim.
Now I see they have allure
As a true aquatic gem.
Morphing ‘n multiplying
Is truly a snap for them,
And Emily found one big thing:
The Beta morphs always win!
– Patricia Tinker-Raab
Outreach video on plasticity
Outreach video on spadefoot toads
Photos
Feel free to use any photos for noncommercial purposes, just please cite them appropriately. Unless otherwise noted, photos were taken by Emily Harmon.
Spadefoot work
Mud snail work
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