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Description:

The family Salticidae is the largest family of spiders with over 5000 described species.They have 4 pairs of eyes, 2 pairs in the front and 2 at the back of the head, enabling lateral vision. They move quietly and slowly, but are able to make quick jumps while hunting or when in threat.

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@Atul -- thank you, added :)

Lovely spotting ! consider adding it to the Jumping spiders mission http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/19167135 !

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