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    • Fibres from Merino and Romney sheep on a dark background.
    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 2 June 2010, Updated 21 February 2023 Size: 6.5 MB Referencing Hub media

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

    Cross breed wool, fadhliadnan, 123RF Ltd.

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