Friday, May 28, 2010

Paianjen de apa Water Strider

Paianjen de apa Water Strider
Paianjen de apa Water Strider
Paianjen de apa Water Strider
Paianjen de apa Water Strider
Paianjen de apa Water Strider


The water strider (also known as the pond skater) is a true bug thats part of the family Gerridae that can run across the surface of water. It lives on ponds and slow-running streams. It rarely goes underwater. The underside of the body is covered with water-repellent hair. There are around 500 known species, commonly placed in around 60 genera.

9 comments:

  1. I like to see the way they move.
    Great shots!
    See you!

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  2. Great shots, enjoyed reviewing your site. Glad to see you looking in on my work.When I 1st saw these spiders I wondered if they bit, but enjoy their agility.

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  3. WOW! Pretty amazing. Really cool. Thanks.

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  4. I love the contact of his little feet with the water - it gives the impression of tiny pools...

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  5. Hola amigo, vaya belleza de fotos nos ofreces, me encantan los animales y tienes una sensibilidad para sacarlos que me gusta, voy a seguir tu trabajo, un saludo

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  6. Uma formosura... deve ser gostoso vê-lo "navegar"...

    Fotos bem legais que você tem por aqui!

    Beijos.

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