HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Water striders are able to walk on top of water due to a combination of several factors. Water striders use the high surface tension of water and long, hydrophobic legs to help them stay above water. Water striders use this surface tension to their advantage through their highly adapted legs and distributed weight.

Detailed explanation-2: -Water molecules form bonds between other molecules – and the molecules which have aired on one side will form a much stronger bond than the molecules without. Since insects are small and do not have enough force to break through, they can technically walk on water.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pads typically contain numerous hairs that secrete an oily substance that causes the tips of the hairs to adhere to the surface. This substance provides the traction and stickiness that allows insects to hold on to smooth surfaces, such as glass.

Detailed explanation-4: -Unlike other animals, certain insects can stand and walk anywhere. Flies and other insects have an amazing ability to move up walls and across ceilings almost effortlessly. Certain insects have unique feet that allow them to walk on surfaces that are almost impossible to hold to.