Common Pond-skater (Noun)
Meaning
A variety of water strider.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The common pond-skater is a type of water strider that can be found in ponds and slow-moving streams throughout the world.
- In the summer months, the common pond-skater is a common sight on the surface of ponds and lakes.
- The common pond-skater uses the surface tension of the water to support its body as it moves across the pond.
- The common pond-skater is a carnivorous insect that feeds on small insects and other invertebrates that it catches on the surface of the water.
- The common pond-skater is often seen skating across the surface of the pond, its long legs moving rapidly as it searches for food.