Stenus Information
Stenus is a genus of semiaquatic rove beetles in the subfamily Steninae. They are known for swimming by emitting pygidial gland secretions that reduce surface tension and allow them to move on the surface of water.[2]
References
- ^ Bugguide Genus Stenus.
- ^ Bush, J. W. M.; David L. Hu (2006). "Walking on Water: Biolocomotion at the Interface". Annu. Rev. Fluid Mech. 38 (1): 339–369. DOI:10.1146/annurev.fluid.38.050304.092157. http://www.cims.nyu.edu/~dhu/Pubweb/Bush_Hu_06.pdf.
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