saltatorial

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sal·ta·to·ri·al (s

-tôr

l, -t

-, sôl

adj.

1. Of or relating to leaping or dancing.

2. Adapted for or characterized by leaping.

saltatorial [ˌsæltəˈtɔːrɪəl], saltatory

adj

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) Biology specialized for or characterized by jumping the saltatorial legs of a grasshopper

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) of or relating to saltation

[C17 saltatory, from Latin saltātōrius concerning dancing, from saltātor a dancer; see saltant]

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