Aquatic insects like the 'Backswimmer' use which adaptation for locomotion?
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Correct answer: Oar-like modified hind legs
Backswimmers have hind legs that are elongated and fringed with hair, functioning like oars. This modification allows them to 'row' through the water with significant force.
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