Using the criteria of meaningfulness, displacement, and productivity, ________.
A) only mammals and birds have their own language
B) only other mammals have their own language
C) only humans have their own language
D) most other species have their own language

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According to the given criteria, only humans have language that meets all three criteria of meaningfulness (words have specific meanings), displacement (ability to communicate about things beyond the immediate present context), and productivity (ability to create new and complex messages). While other species may have communication systems, they do not meet all three criteria to qualify as language.

Using the Criteria of Meaningfulness, Displacement, and Productivity, ________