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News stories have caught spiders in a web of misinformation

The errors probably contribute to the animals’ undeserved bad reputation

a close-up photo of a jumping spider

Online news stories about people’s encounters with spiders, such as this harmless jumping spider, frequently contain misinformation or sensationalized language, a new study finds.

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By Betsy Mason

- More than 2 years ago

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Even spiders, it seems, have fallen victim to misinformation.