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Limbs are webbed for swimming in

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Tortoise

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Turtle

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Terrapin

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Terrapin
Terrapin utilizes all four of their legs, extending them to propel themselves through the water.
Terrapin has webbed feet, and they use them to paddle.
Turtles have flippers to swim.
Tortoise show movement by walking they don't have webbed legs.
So, option C is correct.

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