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Salticidae

plural noun
Sal·​tic·​i·​dae | \ salˈtisəˌdē, sȯl-\

Definition of Salticidae

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

History and Etymology for Salticidae

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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