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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Jumping \Jump"ing\, p. a. & vb. n.
of {Jump}, to leap.
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{Jumping bean}, a seed of a Mexican {Euphorbia}, containing
the larva of a moth ({Carpocapsa saltitans}). The larva by
its sudden movements causes the seed to roll to roll and
jump about.
{Jumping deer} (Zool.), a South African rodent ({Pedetes
Caffer}), allied to the jerboa.
{Jumping louse} (Zool.), any of the numerous species of plant
lice belonging to the family {Psyllid[ae]}, several of
which are injurious to fruit trees.
{Jumping mouse} (Zool.), North American mouse ({Zapus
Hudsonius}), having a long tail and large hind legs. It is
noted for its jumping powers. Called also {kangaroo
mouse}.
{Jumping mullet} (Zool.), gray mullet.
{Jumping shrew} (Zool.), any African insectivore of the genus
{Macroscelides}. They are allied to the shrews, but have
large hind legs adapted for jumping.
{Jumping spider} (Zool.), spider of the genus {Salticus} and
other related genera; one of the Saltigrad[ae]; -- so
called because it leaps upon its prey.
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