According to Fish in "Mixed Blood," the striking contrast between the very tall Masai and the stature of the very short Pygmies, both of Africa, is representative of
a. race.
b. folk taxonomy.
c. hypo-descent.
d. human biological variety.
Correct Answer: d
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