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As a rule, they don't; however, some species have vestigal legs or bones that can be hidden within their bodies(ie: part of their skeletal system), while others like the Mudskipper have actual modified fins, etc. that work as functional legs and such which they use to make their way over land to get to new sources of water, among other things.

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Well first think for yourself "Did evolution really happen?" then you can answer the question yourself.

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