If insects breathe through their body, then in water they should instantly drown? Like human lungs full of water.

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If insects breathe through their body, then in water they should instantly drown? Like human lungs full of water.

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Air molecules are smaller than water molecules or drops of water. In theory, the water would not enter their breathing holes, and some bugs have a slick or oily outer layer that would repel water, or hairs to push the water away