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The scientific name of water strider is Gerris Remigis

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Why dont water striders sink?

Surface tension The top molecule on the water forms a skin that will support dust small creatures and even metal objects like needles when they are place on the surface carefully. Surface tension keeps the water strider afloat, and the water strider long legs only pierce the top skin of the water. A lso, the water strider mass is very little which results in them floating.


What are the adaptations for water strider?

Water striders have adaptations such as hydrophobic hairs on their legs that trap air, allowing them to float on water's surface tension. Their long legs help distribute their weight and prevent them from breaking the water's surface. Additionally, their bodies are streamlined and lightweight, enabling them to glide effortlessly on the water's surface and capture prey.


How do water striders walk on water?

Water striders use their long legs and low body weight to distribute their weight over a large surface area, allowing them to effectively "skate" on the water's surface tension. This surface tension is created by the cohesive forces between water molecules, which are strong enough to support the water strider's weight without breaking. Their specialized hydrophobic legs also help repel water, preventing them from sinking.


What kind of food do water striders eat?

A water strider eats dead dragonflies or wounded dragon flies in the water. Also it eats worms that fall in the water or other smaller insects dead or alive such as Larva.


What effect did the scientific revolution have on schools?

The effect of the scientific revolution in schools was one of conflicting views. Whether or not scientific theories should be introduced to children who had been taught a more religious perspective became an issue to debate.