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Explain the phenomenon that enables insects to walk on the surface of the water?
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Water striders are small insects that are adapted for life on top of still water, using surface tension to their advantage so they can “walk on water.” ... The attraction between water molecules creates tension and a very delicate membrane. Water striders walk on this membrane.

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