Story: Spiders and other arachnids

A spider jumping

Jumping spiders, which belong to the Salticidae family, move suddenly and very fast, as shown in this video clip.

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Simon Pollard, 'Spiders and other arachnids - Araneomorphs', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/video/12719/a-spider-jumping (accessed 4 May 2024)

Story by Simon Pollard, published 24 Sep 2007, reviewed & revised 14 Mar 2024