A few tribal societies practice what is called __________, in which relatives are traced through both maternal and paternal sides of the family simultaneously.

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Bilateral descent traces relatives through both the maternal and paternal sides of the family simultaneously, unlike unilineal or ambilineal descent, which trace through one line or allow a choice between lines, respectively. "Patri-matri descent" is not a recognized term in anthropology.

A Few Tribal Societies Practice What Is Called __________, in Which