A clan is similar to a lineage except:

a. a clan has fewer people.
b. clan members are unable to trace exact genealogical links to their common ancestor.
c. clans are more likely to hold tangible property corporately.
d. clans are exogamous whereas lineages are endogamous.
e. clans are patrilocal whereas lineages are matrilocal.


ANSWER: b

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