The most popular fine wool breed of sheep is ___________.

Suffolk

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Ramboullet

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Merino

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Lincoln

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The correct option is B Merino
The Merino is the most historically relevant and economically influential breeds of sheep which is much prized for its wool.

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The most popular fine wool breed of sheep is ___________.

The correct option is B MerinoThe Merino is the most historically relevant and economically influential breeds of sheep which is much prized for its wool.

The correct option is B Merino
The Merino is the most historically relevant and economically influential breeds of sheep which is much prized for its wool.