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A classic demonstration of group-level effect comes from the leggy Aquarius remigis
water striders that skim over the surface of ponds and streams throughout much of North America.
Mitochondrial introgression is restricted relative to nuclear markers in a
water strider (Hemiptera: Gerridae) hybrid zone.
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Like the eyes of moths, legs of
water striders, and leaves of the lotus plant, the cicada wings have natural microstructures.
We could try to catch some food for the
water strider.
Trying to get all he knows into print means that the author sometimes skips over the surface like a
water strider instead of diving deep and exploring the layers.
Some insects, like the
water strider, can actually walk on water because their weight doesn't break through this skin of surface tension.
"Do make waves" might be the motto of the ever-amorous
water strider, which lives not in water but on it, and communicates with significant others by sending wavelets of telltale frequencies rippling through the surface film.
In some
water strider species, males have the advantage and are able to mate often.
Water strider - Frequently the first aquatic macroinvertebrate encountered by the casual observer.
Predation risk, food deprivation and non-random mating by size in the stream
water strider Aquarius remigis.