Jumping Spiders
Let's Learn About Jumping Spiders
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Fast Facts
Where do jumping spiders live?
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What do jumping spiders eat?
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What do jumping spiders have in common?
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How many jumping spiders are there?
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Species Spotlight
Peacock Jumping Spider
Maratus ssp.
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Glossary
Adaptation
The process by which a species becomes more fit for its environment over the course of several generations. It is a result of natural selection.
Antenna
An organ on the head of insects used to sense touch, smell, and taste.
Arachnid
A class of invertebrates with 2 body segments and 8 legs that lacks antennae and wings.
Arthropod
A large group of invertebrates consisting of insects, arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans.
Burrow
An underground, tunnel-like shelter.
Camouflage
The ability for an organism to blend into its surroundings usually to hide from prey or predators.
Carnivore
An animal that primarily eats meat.
Egg Sac
A protective pouch made of silk where spiders deposit eggs.
Exoskeleton
A hard exterior that supports and protects many species of invertebrates.
Invertebrate
An animal that has no bones.
Molt
The process of an invertebrate shedding its exoskeleton.
Predator
An animal that hunts other animals for food.
Prey
An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.
Setae
Hair-like structures used by some invertebrates to detect vibrations.
Solitary
Describing an animal that lives alone.
Species
A closely related group of animals with similar characteristics that are capable of reproducing (example: tigers).
Spiderling
A baby spider.
Urticating Hair
Setae flicked from the back of tarantulas from North and South America used for defense.
Venom
A toxin that is injected into prey through teeth or a stinger.
Vertebrate
An animal that has a backbone.
