Water strider
The water strider (also known as the pond skater) is a true bug, an insect of the family Gerridae. It can run across the surface of water. It lives on ponds and slow-running streams. It rarely goes underwater. The underside of the body is covered with water-repellent hair. There are around 500 known species, commonly placed in around 60 genera. Also called the Jesus bug (walks on water).
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| Adult Water Strider Gerris remigis | |
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| Family: | Gerridae
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Water Strider Media
Water strider (Gerrini sp.) nymph, under Elia Bridge, Cyprus
This picture shows nicely how the animal can walk on water surface.
Water striders skipping on water. (No audio.)
Waterstrider in the genus Gerris
Water striders' leg impact on water surface
Buoyancy due to surface tension
Water striders
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