The two types of descent groups distinguished by anthropologists are clans and

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The two types of descent groups distinguished by anthropologists are clans and lineages. Clans are groups of people who claim a common ancestor but cannot specify their genealogical links to that ancestor, while lineages are groups of people who can demonstrate their descent from a common ancestor through known links of birth or marriage. Therefore, option A (lineages) is the correct answer. Options B, C, and D are not mentioned as distinct types of descent groups.

The Two Types of Descent Groups Distinguished by Anthropologists Are