In a society with two exogamous lineages or moieties, who is the preferred cross-cousin bride for a male ego?

A. FZB (father's sister's brother)
B. MBD (mother's brother's daughter)
C. FBD (father's brother's daughter)
D. MZD (mother's sister's daughter)
E. FZS (father's sister's son)


Answer: B

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