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Why do some odonate eggs laid in running water have adhesive structures?
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Odonata
Male jewelwing damselfly (Calopteryx splendens).
In the context of the Odonata order, eggs laid in running water possess adhesive or tangling structures specifically to prevent them from being swept away by the current. These adaptations ensure that the eggs remain in a stable location, allowing for successful development despite the movement of the water.1