Membership in a _______________ is determined not by descent from a common ancestor (as in descent groups)but by the fact that they share a living relative (ego).
A)clan
B)lineage
C)phratry
D)kindred
E)moiety

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The concept described in the question is that of a kindred. A kindred is a group of individuals who are linked by a common ancestor or relative, but membership is determined by one's relationship to a particular individual, known as ego. This is different from clans and lineages, which are based on descent from a common ancestor, and phratries and moieties, which are based on dual organization.

Membership in a _______________ Is Determined Not by Descent from a Common