Water scorpion

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Water scorpion - Rutanasa, any of the approximately 150 species of aquatic invertebrates of the family Nepidae.

The water scorpion resembles a land scorpion in certain ways: it has scythelike front legs adapted for seizing prey and a long, thin, whiplike structure at its posterior end. This “tail,” made up of two attached respiratory tubes, is extended above the surface of the water, enabling the animal to take in air.

The bite of the water scorpion is painful but is far less harmful to humans than the sting of the true scorpion.

Water scorpions are blackish brown in colour and measure about 25 to 52 millimetres (1 to 2 inches) in length. The different species vary somewhat in shape.


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🔎Notes taken from Wikipedia and  other resource  for detailed information.

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  1. Smiling❤️June 10, 2022 at 10:54 AM

    From our eyes we won't be able to see this beauty of micro insects. But by your macro photo shot you have made it happen. Water scorpion is very thin and looks fierce. Nice shot😊❤️❤️💚✨

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