The scientific family name for jumping spiders; spiders characterized by large forward-facing eyes and the ability to jump several times their body length.
From New Latin, derived from the scientific classification system. The root relates to jumping spiders' signature behavior of jumping/leaping.
There are over 6,000 species of jumping spiders in the family Attidae, making them one of the most successful spider families on Earth—they're found on every continent except Antarctica.
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