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Sometimes the legs have adapted into different shapes, such as in grasshoppers and other jumpers, where the hind legs are very muscular and thick. In the praying mantis the first pair has developed into the scythe-like form to grab and hold live prey. In pollinating bees and bumblebees the hind legs have special combs to store pollen. In water striders the legs are very long and water-repellant so they can walk on water. In boatmen the legs have 'flippers' made out of long hairs so they can swim quite well.

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