Salticidae

plural noun

Sal·​tic·​i·​dae

salˈtisəˌdē,

sȯl-

: a family of small spiders that stalk and leap upon their prey see jumping spider

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Salticus, type genus (from Late Latin salticus dancing, from Latin saltare to jump, leap, dance + -icus -ic) + -idae

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