Freshwater Wetlands and Aquatic Ecosystems - Florida has both the largest freshwater lake and the largest freshwater spring (Wakulla Springs) in the contiguous United States. This makes Florida a very rare state with a lot of aquatic diversity, from the mangroves that prevent erosion to the swamps and marshes that naturally filter our water.

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View a list of selectable animals and plants native to the Aquatic ecosystem, with detailed descriptions and pictures on each.