Water Strider Mating Not Pretty

June 15, 2009

This is a water strider trying to mate (click the photo to see the mov file):

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Not pretty, right? You can learn more about that here:

- Female Genitalia Concealment Promotes Intimate Male Courtship in a Water Strider

As well as my other stories:

- Your Dog Looks Guilty Because It's Reacting To You

- Climate Change May Help Spread Seeds Around

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