Some spiders can transfer mercury contamination to land animals, study shows (IMAGE)

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Some spiders can transfer mercury contamination to land animals, study shows

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Some shoreline spiders, such as the long-jawed spider shown here, move mercury contamination from riverbeds up the food chain to land animals.

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Dr. Ryan Otter, Grand Valley State University

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