Attid

/ˈætɪd/ noun

Definition

A jumping spider; any spider belonging to the family Salticidae, known for their large forward-facing eyes and remarkable jumping ability.

Etymology

From New Latin Salticidae, derived from Latin saltare (to jump). The term 'attid' comes from the scientific family name, where Attidae is an alternative classification name.

Kelly Says

Jumping spiders are basically the geniuses of the spider world—they have vision almost as complex as humans despite having tiny brains, and they can see ultraviolet colors we can't even perceive.

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