How does the Samoan ambilineal system differ from unilineal systems?
A) Marriage is often regulated by group membership.
B) Groups are identified by an emblem or totem.
C) Individuals may belong to a number of ambilineal groups.
D) The descent group may own shared land.
C) Individuals may belong to a number of ambilineal groups.
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