Hauser and Fitch (2003) name four particular design features that suggest language is an adaptation. Which of the following is NOT one of those design features?
A) It exhibits a characteristic pattern of development.
B) It is important in sexual selection.
C) It is mediated by dedicated neural circuits.
D) It is present in all humans.

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Hauser and Fitch (2003) mention that language exhibits a characteristic pattern of development, is mediated by dedicated neural circuits, and is present in all humans as evidence that it is an adaptation. However, they do not mention sexual selection as one of these design features.

Hauser and Fitch (2003) Name Four Particular Design Features That