Tripedal locomotion occurs in

Kangaroo

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Cockroach

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Snail

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Earthworm

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Solution

The correct option is B Cockroach
Kangaroo is predominantly hopping on two limbs, hence it is a bipedal animal.
Snail has a large muscular foot for creeping.
Earthworms are annelid worms They possess longitudinal and circular muscles which help in locomotion.
Earthworms also have chitinous setae which aid in movement.
A cockroach is an arthropod animal, possesses three pairs of walking legs. Thus, tripedal locomotion occurs in cockroach

So, the correct answer is 'Cockroach'

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