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Insects use surface tension to walk on water and other liquids. The surface tension of water allows insects to stay on the surface without sinking, helping them move around and find food or mates.
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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.
Insects can float on water due to their small size and surface tension of water. Their lightweight bodies and small surface area allow them to be supported by the water's surface tension, which is the result of water molecules sticking together. This allows insects to walk on water without sinking.
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Many insects and microscopic organisms need to be in direct contact with the air to feed, live, and reproduce. The surface tension on water allows many insects to "walk" across the surface making the capture of prey much easier. During the hatching cycle, many insects larvae come to the surface of the water, using the surface tension for support while releasing the larvae inside.
Some examples of insects that can walk on water include water striders, pond skaters, and water measurers. These insects have special adaptations that allow them to distribute their weight and use surface tension to stay afloat on the water's surface.
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"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."
Surface tension is most important to insects who land on water. Because of cohesion, the hydrogen bonds in water make each individual water molecule "sticky."