# animal locomotion on the water surface

> animal locomotion in the case of small animals that live on the surface layer of water, relying on surface tension to stay afloat.

**Wikidata**: [Q4764950](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4764950)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_locomotion_on_the_water_surface)  
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