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colonus

colonus

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A group of small jumping spiders known for quick movements and good eyesight
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • A detailed study of colonus revealed unique hunting behaviors among jumping spiders.

Examples

  • Photographers are fascinated by the vibrant colors of colonus spiders found in South America.

  • The colonus is known for its remarkable jumping ability.

  • The biologist discovered a new species within the genus colonus during her fieldwork.

  • Did you see the colonus leap from one branch to another?

  • The biologist discovered a new species within the genus colonus during her fieldwork.

  • Photographers are fascinated by the vibrant colors of colonus spiders found in South America.

  • A detailed study of colonus revealed unique hunting behaviors among jumping spiders.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The spider genus colonus takes its name from the Latin word colonus, which means 'farmer' or 'settler', because scientists often use Latin words when naming animals. So here colonus is simply the Latin name for this group of jumping spiders, and a helpful image is a tiny 'settler' spider that makes its home.