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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Arthropoda |
| Class | : | Insecta |
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| Order | : | Hemiptera |
| Family | : | Gerridae |
| Common Name | : | Pondskater |
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| Scientific Name | : | Gerridae |
| Found | : | Worldwide |
| Diet | : | Herbivore |
| Size (L) | : | 1.6mm - 3.6mm (0.06in - 0.14in) |
| Weight | : | 0.1g - 0.5g (0.004oz - 0.018oz) |
| Number of Species | : | 500 |
| Average Lifespan | : | 1 - 6 months |
| Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
| Colour | : | Black. Brown, Yellow, Tan |
| Skin Type | : | Shell |
| Favourite Food | : | Insects |
| Habitat | : | Still water |
| Average Litter Size | : | 200 |
| Main Prey | : | Insects, Larvae |
| Predators | : | Fish, Frogs, Birds |
| Distinctive Features | : | Armoured shell and walk on water |