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Scientists discover bigger, more venomous species of deadly funnel-web spider, nicknamed "Big Boys"

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Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider.

The 3.54-inch -long species Atrax christenseni is bigger and more venomous than its relatives.

Common Sydney funnel-weigh spiders, in comparison, can grow up to nearly 2 inches .

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