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When the insect dives into the water, it carries a layer of air over portion of it's surface. The insect takes oxygen from this air as it would above the surface. Diffusion from the surrounding water replenishes the oxygen in the pocket of air. The insect has a continuous supply of oxygen whilst underwater, but it does not have Gill s.