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Overview of Water — Properties & Importance to Life

By Hannah Bonville
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The common basilisk is a species of lizard that lives in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has many distinguishing characteristics, including a row of crests on the head and back. Another interesting feature of the common basilisk is its ability to run on water. The lizard can run across the surface of a lake without sinking.

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What property of water is most responsible for the basilisk's ability to run on water?

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