There Are Few Calls in the Vocal Communication Systems of Apes

question 62

Multiple Choice

There are few calls in the vocal communication systems of apes, and any particular call is produced only when the animal finds itself in a particular situation. This means that ape vocal communication systems lack the linguistic design feature of

• A) Openness.
• B) Rapid fading.
• C) Interchangeability.
• D) Specialization.

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