Why do land dwelling insects drown when they are in water?

A) Their lungs fill with water.
B) Their lungs are functioning too fast to sustain life.
C) They cannot respire across their body surface.
D) They are unable to ventilate because their spiracles are underwater.
E) Their gills are too moist.

Spiracles

Small openings on the surface of some animals, like insects, that lead to the respiratory system, allowing gas exchange.

Ventilate

To provide with a supply of fresh air by allowing air to flow through a space, often through natural or mechanical means.

Respire

The process by which living organisms take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide, involved in energy production.