Maratus

Translingual

Etymology

Likely a misspelling of Latin marītus (“husband; lover”), because the males of these species use showy displays to attract females.

Proper noun

Maratus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Salticidae – peacock jumping spiders, native to Western Australia.

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