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Gerridae Level 1 Level 2

Gerridae

 

Key Characters

Elongated hind femur extending beyond abdomen, middle legs closer to hind legs than forelegs, tarsal claws pre-apical. Not considered a benthic organism.
Tolerance N/A
Distribution CA, OR, AZ