All of the following statements regarding a lineage are correct except:
a. it always involves a totem.
b. it is part of unilineal descent.
c. it is kinship that can be traced directly to an ancestor.
d. it has a genealogical depth of 4-6 generations.
e. it is found in both matrilineal and patrilineal groups.
ANSWER: a
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