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Gerris

Gerris

9.9
A small insect with long legs that walks on the surface of water
  • noun
  • /ˈɡɛrɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Gerris includes several species of water striders found in ponds and streams.

Examples

  • A Gerris can often be seen gliding across the pond.

  • Did you know that a Gerris can walk on water?

  • Many Gerris species have adaptations that allow them to live on the surface tension of water.

  • Researchers studied the movement of Gerris on calm lake surfaces.

  • Many Gerris species have adaptations that allow them to live on the surface tension of water.

  • The genus Gerris includes several species of water striders found in ponds and streams.

  • Researchers studied the movement of Gerris on calm lake surfaces.

Surface Forms

Gerris singular
Gerrises plural

Etymology

Gerris probably comes from an old Greek word for a water insect, so scientists used it as the name for the insects that 'walk on water'.