A study of Aboriginal tribes in Australia noted that each clan adopted an animal or plant as the ______ of the clan.

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The term "totem" refers to the animal or plant that is adopted as a symbolic representation of the clan in Aboriginal culture. Option A refers to a specific religious identity which is not necessarily related to the totem, option B is a mascot which is a more modern concept and option C is similar to totem but not as a widely used term in this context.

A Study of Aboriginal Tribes in Australia Noted That Each