Glossary of Terms



cria

A camilid less than one year old.


genotype

The complete description of an individual's genetic makeup.


gregarious

Going in herds. Fond of company.


heterozygous

The genotype contains two different alleles for the same trait. (Ss)


histogram

A micron test report that depicts the measurement of 2000 fibres in scale and administrative information pertaining to the sample.


homozygous

A plant or animal with the characteristics of both parents, either in dominant or recessive form. (SS or ss)


huacaya

A breed of Alpaca characterised by a well crimped fleece that grows perpendicular to the skin.


kemp

Guard hair or medullated fibre.


medullation

Hair that protrudes from fleece; Hollow fibre; No bendability.


oedema

An abnormal accumulation of fluid in tissues of the body causing swelling.


phenotypically


Organisms of similar appearance but differing in hereditary characteristics.


suri

A breed of Alpaca characterised by luscious locks of fleece that lay close to the body, twisting vertically to the ground.


worsted

Yarn spun from fibre 7 cm or more in length, carded, combed and drawn.

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