plural of saltato

A leap, jump or dance. / Beating or palpitation. / (biology) A sudden change from one generation to the next; a mutation. / Any abrupt transition.

In evolutionary biology, one who believes in saltationism.

(evolutionary theory) The belief that evolution operates by the sudden development of new species or biological features from one generation to the next.

plural of saltationist

Pertaining to, or causing, saltation.

plural of saltation

present participle of saltate

In a saltational manner

leaping; jumping