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James Gamble

How Spiders Can Transfer Mercury Contamination To Animals

Spiders living near lakes and rivers may be responsible for contaminating land animals with mercury, suggests a new study. PHOTO BY JULIAN SCHULTZ/UNSPLASH 

Spiders living near lakes and rivers may be responsible for contaminating land animals with mercury, suggests a new study.

Researchers found terrifying long-jawed arachnids that feast on fish and insects could be the vehicle that transfers mercury pollution from aquatic to terrestrial environments.

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