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Discovery Reveals Two New Species of World's Deadliest Spider in Australia
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- Researchers found two new spider species in Australia.
- New species include Newcastle and Southern Sydney funnel-webs.
- A single spider type was three distinct species upon analysis.
- Genetic tests solved the diversity puzzle of these spiders.
- No deaths from funnel-web spider bites since 1981, thanks to antivenom.
- Understanding venom could enhance antivenom formulations.
- Study reveals pharmaceutical potentials of funnel-web venom.
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