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of Meztisos. The igapu differs in character according as 

 it borders on so-called white or black rivers, and is 

 sometimes replaced by miriti-palm forests (mauritia). 



Fig. 45. Swamp forest with roots of trees sticking out above flood level. 



Caa-guazu. Beyond the limits of the flood-forests, 

 the typical selva or ete or ' caa-guazu ' extends on firmer 

 ground. It is taller than the former, and the trees reach 

 a larger size and have a more solid structure. It is also 



