Can't delete duplicated desktop folders

I somehow duplicated the few folders I have on my desktop, including the Macintosh HD and TimeMachine backup. The duplicated folders are empty but I cannot drag them and drop them into the trash. When I right click on those folders, they show much fewer options than the originals.
The options are:
New Folder
Get Info
Change Desktop Background
Clean Up
Clean Up By
Sort By, and
Show View Options
The Clean Up By and Sort By options are:
Name
Kind
Date Modified
Date Created
Size, and
Tags
I can only draw a box around the duplicated items with the cursor but the box disappears once I release the mouse. I am mystified how these folders and icons got duplicated and more mystified as to why I can't move them. I appreciate any help in advance.

Open the Desktop & Screen Saver pane of System Preferences and change the desktop picture.
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