Dewdrops or Water Droplets
Scientific Name: N/A (Not an organism)
Order & Family: N/A (Physical phenomenon)
Size: Variable, from microscopic to several millimeters in diameter, depending on the surface and environmental conditions.
Natural Habitat
Typically found on surfaces outdoors, such as grass, leaves, spiderwebs, or other vegetation, where condensation occurs.
Diet & Feeding
N/A (Dewdrops are composed of water and do not consume food)
Behavior Patterns
Form through condensation of water vapor when the surface temperature drops below the dew point. They coalesce into larger drops due to surface tension and gravity. They evaporate as temperatures rise.
Risks & Benefits
Benefits include providing a water source for small insects and plants, contributing to the morning hydration of vegetation, and creating aesthetically pleasing visuals. There are no direct risks to humans from dewdrops themselves, though surfaces covered in dew can be slippery.
Identified on: 9/24/2025