Water strider (Gerris sp.) skimming across surface of pool of shallow water. The indentations in the water's surface film made by the ends of the legs

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Water strider (Gerris sp.) skimming across surface of pool of shallow water. The indentations in the water's surface film made by the ends of the legs create shadows on the rock beneath the insect. The legs are covered with tiny hairs that repel water and help in keeping the legs from breaking through the surface.

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Size: 3014px × 2540px
Photo credit: © Gerry Bishop / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

Keywords: gerris, hairs, insect, locomotion, pond, reflection, repellant, shadows, skimmer, strider, surface, tension, water