How does gerris paludum walk on water?
It has tiny hairs on its legs that can repel water and capture air, making it easy to float and move.
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Species of Water strider
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods
Class
Bugs
Family
Water striders
Genus
Water strider
Species
Gerris paludum (Gerris paludum)
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