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2. " Ou the Habit of the Eata {Metroskleros rohusta)" by T. Kirk, F.L.S. 

 (See Transactions, p. 267.) The author pointed out the fallacy of the common 

 opinion that the Eata was a climber which ultimately strangled the tree 

 which formed its support, and showed that it was at first an epiphyte which 

 sent roots down to the soil ; these roots ultimately formed stems or trunks, 

 often of large dimensions, the supporting tree being usually destroyed. 



Considerable discussion ensued, which resulted in the general adojDtion of 

 the view expressed by the author. 



