Question

Merino is a species of ____________.
(A) Fish
(B) Elephant
(C) Sheep
(D) None of these

Answer 1

Hint
1. Wool plays an important role for Merino.
2. This breed is from Spain but it is well known in several countries.

Complete step by step solution
What?
1. Merino, a fine-wool sheep breed from Spain. It was known and may have been a Moorish import as early as the 12th century. In several countries worldwide, the breed has become popular.
2. In height, conformation, and extent of skin folds, Merinos differ considerably, but the prevalent trend in breeding is to produce medium-sized sheep with fair conformation of mutton and a minimum of skin folds.
3. White is the color of their faces and legs. While their faces have a significant growth of wool, it is rarely sufficiently extensive to induce wool blindness. Beautifully crimped are the fine wool fibers of Merino fleeces.

Uses of Merino sheep - Merino sheep are wool sheep breeds. They are raised primarily for wool production. But they are also good for meat production.

Features of Merino wool
1. Merino wool is a natural fiber that is reusable, meaning that one sheep can produce four to five pounds of wool a year. Plus, over the years, this fiber has developed to keep sheep happy in difficult environments.
2. It helps control the temperature of the body. The normal crimps and bends in its fibers trap air when it's cold outside, insulating you. It rapidly transports sweat away from the skin when it's warm outside, helping to keep you cool and dry.
3. It helps to keep you dry and free of sweat. Merino wool, as a mist, carries sweat and moisture away from the skin. Inherently porous are the merino fibers. They're made up of small plates that can get moisture vapor in between, so after a workout, you're not left feeling muddy, cold, and clammy.

Option C. Sheep is the correct answer.

Note
1. Merino is a sustainable resource that is 100 percent natural and renewable. It is biodegradable, sustainable and eco-friendly as well.
2. Since Merino fiber produces an anti-microbial environment, it is not prone to unpleasant odors emanating.
3. Merino wool is also pretty expensive.