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being the American Merino, a rather small sheep with great folds or 

 wrinkles on the neck and body, and dense fine wool heavily impreg- 

 nated with yolk. Another evolution was the American Delaine, 

 with a smooth mutton-like body and long, fine wool suitable for 

 combing into worsteds. 



QUESTIONS 



1. Review Chapters I, III, and VI for additional information on Merinos. 



2. Where did Spanish breeders procure breeding stock? 



3. Can you give reasons why various countries developed special types of 



Merinos ? 



4. Select a characteristic which you think distinguishes the Merino from 



all other strains of sheep. 



