Question

input: watch it! card 3 of 4 2. how do the water striders feet, covered in thousands of waxy hairs called micro setae, enable it to walk on water without breaking the surface tension?

Explanation:

The waxy hairs (micro - setae) on water strider's feet increase the contact area with water and reduce the pressure on the water surface. They also repel water due to their hydrophobic nature, allowing the water strider to take advantage of water's surface tension to walk on water.

Answer:

The waxy hairs (micro - setae) increase contact area, reduce pressure on water surface and are hydrophobic, enabling water striders to use water's surface tension for walking.