Drassid

/ˈdræsɪd/ noun

Definition

A spider belonging to the family Drassidae; ground spiders or hunting spiders that typically run on the ground rather than spin webs.

Etymology

From scientific Latin 'Drassidae,' a family name in arachnid taxonomy. The family name derives from Greek 'drasso' meaning to seize or grasp.

Kelly Says

Drassid spiders hunt by speed and stealth like tiny lions rather than using webs, and they have amazing night vision—scientists study their eyes to improve robot vision systems and night-vision technology.

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