How Do Some Insects Walk on Water Despite Being Denser Than Water?

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Explain HOW SOME INSECTS CAN WALK ON WATER EVEN THOUGH THEIR DENSITY IS GREATER THAN WATER
 
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The bugs are just not heavy enough to break the surface tension of the water.
 

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