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An ungulate with a woolly or shaggy white coat and black spike horns would identify what species

A) Bison
B) Muskox
C) Chamois
D) Ibex

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The ungulate described with a woolly or shaggy white coat and black spike horns identifies as a Muskox (B), not a Bison, Chamois, or Ibex.

Step-by-step explanation:

An ungulate with a woolly or shaggy white coat and black spike horns would identify the species as a Muskox (B). The other options, Bison (A), Chamois (C), and Ibex (D), do not fit this description. Bison typically have a dark brown coat and are known for their large size and shaggy winter coats. The photos in the provided reference depict the American bison as dark brown, with an even darker head and a combination of short fur in the hind and longer, curly fur in the front. Bison are notable ungulates that were once prevalent on American prairies. On the other hand, muskoxen are characterized by their long, thick woolly coats, which are white to brownish in color, and their distinctive horn structure.

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