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most insects can not float on water, but it depends. A bee will drown if it gets its wings in the water (along with most, if not all, winged insects), but some insects are specifically made to stand on water and catch gnats that are around.
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∙ 13y agoFirst of all, the insect has to be the kind of breed that can survive by getting wet. Second, anything that is less than 1 gram in weight can float in the water. So if the insect is less than 1 gram in weight than it is able to float and glide across the water, whenever it technically wants to.
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∙ 16y agoSome Spiders and beetles can. The most famous is the "water strider" He is a flying insect that uses hairy feet to walk on water.
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∙ 13y agoBecause little hairs on their legs allow them to not get wet on water.
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∙ 15y agoa long time ago insects ruled the sea . as for now ,some Insects do .
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∙ 13y agothey are so light that they dont break the bonds between water molecules
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∙ 14y agoTwo words: Surface Tension. Surface Tension makes the surface of liquids act like a thin membrane. The surface tension allows items that are more dense than water, to "walk on water".
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∙ 14y agowhy some insects can walk on water without sinking?
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∙ 10y agobecause of liquid tension
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Some insects can stand on the surface of water because water?
Some insects can stand on the surface of water because water is usually adhesive and cohesive. This is made possible by the molecules in the water.
What are some insects without wings?
Silverfish never have wings. Most ants do not have wings. Males and queens have them for just a few hours.
Which property of water allows insects to walk on water?
Certain insects (ones with a very light weight) are able to walk on water as their weight does not break the surface tension of the water. Water has a very high surface tension, therefore easily breaking and not supporting weight above a certain limit.
Can you name me some insects without backbones?
Answer: All of them.There are no insects with backbones, in fact there are no Arthropods with backbones. Their support system is their exoskeleton, which is the tough outer layer made of chitin. Some insect's exoskeletons are harder than others, but all insects are boneless.
Why isn't insect drowning?
Insects do not sink because of their size and weight. They are lighter than the water and are tiny so that what keeps them above the water. The way they move and swim also keeps them above the water.
What are some behavioral adaptations of camels?
the behavioural adaptations arethe wide soles of their feet help them from sinking into the sandthey can go for long times without water.
What are some adaptions of camels?
the behavioural adaptations arethe wide soles of their feet help them from sinking into the sandthey can go for long times without water.
Are some behavioral adaptations of camels?
the behavioural adaptations arethe wide soles of their feet help them from sinking into the sandthey can go for long times without water.
How can some insects live in water?
yes, obviously, they are called insects cos they can live IN water
Some insects can stand on the surface of water because water?
Some insects can stand on the surface of water because water is usually adhesive and cohesive. This is made possible by the molecules in the water.
How can some insects live in water Do they have Gills?
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What are some insects without wings?
Silverfish never have wings. Most ants do not have wings. Males and queens have them for just a few hours.
What causes a ship to start sinking?
Taking on water is what starts a ship sinking. What causes the water to get in can be anything from a broken pipe, a breach in the hull, water coming over the hull and entering through hatches, or some catastrophic event such as an explosion.
How does some the desert animal get water?
Some get water through eating other animals, insects and vegetation.
How do female insects deposit their eggs?
Female insects deposit eggs in a different ways depending on the species of insect. Some insects lay eggs on the ground, some lay eggs in the water and on leaves, and some female insects bury their eggs.
How do insect use locomotion on water?
"Many of these insects are adapted to utilize the surface tension of water for locomotion. The surface tension of water makes it possible for some insects to stand on water and remain dry."
How do insects over come the problem of dehydration?
Multiple ways of solving the water problem in insects: a) Coatings - waxes, oils, lacquers = lipids b) Habitat selection - living in a more moist environment c) respiration - living in dry environment = get water from food
