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Gerris alacris
Gerris alacris is a water strider species in the family Gerridae, first described by Hussey in 1921. It inhabits aquatic environments in North America and is known to serve as a host for larval water mites. Laboratory studies indicate that juvenile G. alacris are susceptible to parasitism by Limnochares aquatica, with significant impacts on survival and development.