All of the Following Statements Regarding a Lineage Are Correct

question 40

Multiple Choice

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.

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Definitions:

Vertebrates

Animals with a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

Invertebrates

Organisms without a vertebral column, including animals like insects, mollusks, and crustaceans.

Complex Adaptations

Traits or features that have evolved through many incremental steps to solve specific problems and improve the survival and reproduction of an organism.

Fitness Advantages

Traits or behaviors that increase an individual's reproductive success and chances of survival in a particular environment.