A water strider sits on the surface of a pond. This occurs because

their legs contain specialized hairs that are able to repel the water and to capture the air

Explanation:

The water strider is one of the most common aquatic insects. Water striders can sit on the water surface due to they have specialized hydrophobic water-repelling hairs in their legs that allow them to use the surface tension of water in order to distribute the weight. Thus, the hairs in the legs of these insects enable them to float and move on the water surface.

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