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Water striders

Hemiptera Gerridae

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Description:

Water striders are able to walk on top of water. Using a surface tension of water and long, hydrophobic legs to help them stay above water. They are also able to jump and glide in the air if they have to. I just found this ability when I tried to kill them by pressing them under water.

Habitat:

Surfaces of calm freshwater with the temperature above 20 degree Celsius.

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NTUN EP Biology Class Extra Credit #1
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2012

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