![Basilisk lizards can run across the of a water surface (Fig. 9-52). With each step, a lizard first slaps its foot against the water and then pushes it down into the water Basilisk lizards can run across the of a water surface (Fig. 9-52). With each step, a lizard first slaps its foot against the water and then pushes it down into the water](https://haygot.s3.amazonaws.com/questions/1767211_1171b7cebc6e4c47af17cab13efe4528.png)
Basilisk lizards can run across the of a water surface (Fig. 9-52). With each step, a lizard first slaps its foot against the water and then pushes it down into the water
Wild Kratts - Basilisk lizards have adopted the amazing ability to run on water! Its wide feet and long toes, with fringes of skin that open to increase surface area, help create
![The basilisk lizard can run on water for several meters. They generate force for support during the slap phase, in which the lizards' foot plunges straight down, pushing water down and away The basilisk lizard can run on water for several meters. They generate force for support during the slap phase, in which the lizards' foot plunges straight down, pushing water down and away](https://i.redd.it/vuc6h0x33fu41.png)