Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Damselfly Dew Drops

Image: David Chambon via The Scientist

Ever wonder how this happens?

Insects  have waterproof exoskeletons which cause the water to ball up on their surfaces. 

You can see the small balls of  morning dew on the damselfly pictured above

Terminology

Exoskeleton: is the external skeleton that supports and protects an animal's body

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