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How Do Turtles Move? — Reading Comprehension

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Turtles have evolved diverse locomotion methods to suit their varied habitats. Land-dwelling turtles, such as tortoises, possess sturdy, elephant-like feet with sharp claws that provide traction on rough terrain. These adaptations allow them to navigate through grasslands, forests, and even rocky landscapes. Aquatic turtles, by contrast, have developed flippers or webbed feet that act as efficient paddles in water. Sea turtles, with their streamlined shells and powerful flippers, are particularly adept swimmers, capable of covering vast distances in ocean migrations. Semi-aquatic turtles exhibit a combination of these traits, with feet that function well both on land and in water. This versatility enables them to exploit resources in multiple habitats. Despite their generally slow reputation on land, many turtle species can move surprisingly quickly when necessary, especially in water. All turtles share the ability to retract their limbs into their shells, a defensive mechanism that also serves as a resting position. This unique movement capability, coupled with their specialized limb structures, showcases the remarkable adaptations turtles have developed over millions of years to thrive in diverse environments.

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