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Why are turtle's legs flat?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 11/14/2022

Because they are adapted to propel themselves through the water. Flat limbs (like a boat's oars) offer greatest resistance to the water - enabling the turtle to swim fast.

Wiki User

∙ 15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Do turtles have legs?

i dont really no for sure but maybe its legs....ten again maybe not!

How do you distinguish the turtles by its looks?

turtles have flat feet.

How many legs does a tuatara have?

a sea turtle has four legs but shaped like flippers which helps them to speed through the ocean

Can turtles have three legs?

yes

Do green sea turtles have legs or fins?

They have legs but they are called flippers.

What is Lloyd-Davis position?

legs spread but flat legs spread but flat

How Do Turtles Legs Help Them Adapt?

they survive by

How does turtles travel?

On their legs, but not very fast.

How can you tell a baby sea turtle from a baby tortoise?

Baby sea turtles have almost flat shells and flippers while baby tortoises have very round shells and legs with little feet and claws.

What is the population of flat back sea turtles?

It is 1165.

What part of the body do sea turtles use to walk?

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What makes turtles slow?

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