Clans,as unilineal descent groups:
A) are the same organizations as lineages, except that they form parts of chiefdoms and not tribes.
B) claim that they are all related to a common ancestor, but cannot trace that genealogical connection step-by-step.
C) are smaller in size than lineages.
D) control more property than any other type of descent group.
E) are always part of a moiety.

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Clans are unilineal descent groups that claim a common ancestor but cannot necessarily trace the genealogical connection step-by-step. This distinguishes them from lineages, which can trace their descent in a direct line. Clans can be found in various types of societies, including tribal and chiefdom systems.

Clans,as Unilineal Descent Groups