One of the most important ecological roles of the Florida Everglades is that:

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The Florida Everglades act as a natural filter for the water supply for Floridians. The wetlands help purify and store freshwater, which is then supplied to the surrounding urban and agricultural areas.

Other options are not as significant as filtering water supply. The presence of beautiful birds, bacteria, and leaching of nutrients are not major ecological roles, and while tourism is important for the economy, it is not an ecological aspect.

One of the Most Important Ecological Roles of the Florida