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Not all insects drown in water. In fact, quite a few live there for at least part of their lives. Insects breathe through holes in the sides of their bodies. If they can't get air in through the holes, they will suffocate. That's why insects that are not specialized for living in water will die in water. But dragonfly nymphs, mosquito larvae, and water beetles all live in water quite happily!
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoInsects drown all the time.
The reason water skeeter bugs don't drown is because of surface tension. If you looks closely at their feet you can see dimples in the water. This is a demonstration of the tendency of water molecules to to bind themselves to adjacent molecules. It results in a thin film across the surface of the water that offers a little resistance to being separated of broken.
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∙ 16y agodue to cohesion between the water molecules
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∙ 13y agowith something called surface tension
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∙ 11y agobecause some of them are water proof.
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Is bathing your hamster bad?
just dont drown it!
how did my fish drown?
dont put a fish in water
Why don't insects drown?
Not all insects drown in water. In fact, quite a few live there for at least part of their lives. Insects breathe through holes in the sides of their bodies. If they can't get air in through the holes, they will suffocate. That's why insects that are not specialized for living in water will die in water. But dragonfly nymphs, mosquito larvae, and water beetles all live in water quite happily!
Why there aren't many insect larvae in streams?
Most insects can't survive in water and would drown.
How can you remove insects that entered to your ears?
drown it! put saline solution into your ears by using 10cc no needle syringe.
Is it possible to drown headlice if not why?
No. Like many insects, head lice can survive submerged in water for 8 hours or more.
Do spiders drown in water?
no, in my pool i flick them out and they run away
Can insects use their respiratory systems to make noise?
i dont no:(
What insects eat plankton?
insects usually dont eat zooplankton. They eat algae.
How come Earthworms dont shed their skin like other Insects?
Earthworms are not insects. (Not all insects shed their skin.)
Is it true that if you lay down while drinking water you can drown my big brother was just talking 2 me and im 11 so i had a water bottle and it has a hole in it he told me dont do that u can drown?
You wont drown unless you drink it wrong
Do insects have an exoskeleton?
some do and some dont.
