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Merino and Romney wool crimp

Fibres from Merino and Romney sheep on a dark background.

Merino fibres are much finer and have a tighter crimp than Romney fibres.

Cross breed wool, fadhliadnan, 123RF Ltd.

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Published: 2 June 2010Updated: 21 February 2023Size: 6.48 MB
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