saltatorial in British English
(ˌsæltəˈtɔːrɪəl), saltatorious (ˌsæltəˈtɔːrɪəs) or saltatory (ˈsæltəˌtɔːrɪ)
adjective1. biology specialized for or characterized by jumping
the saltatorial legs of a grasshopper
2. of or relating to saltation
Word origin
C17
saltatory, from Latin
saltātōrius concerning dancing, from
saltātor a dancer; see
saltant