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May 28, 2026Plant EcologyOpen Access

The swamp forests on the low terraces of the middle Caquetá river basin, Western Amazonia

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LULigia E. UrregoNONéstor Orozco-SuárezSGSebastian González‐Caro

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Randomized trial characterizes swamp forest types in Western Amazonia, suggesting hydrology shapes biodiversity.

Key Points

  • This research aimed to identify and characterize swamp forest types on poorly drained low terraces in Western Amazonia.
  • Evaluated alpha diversity and vegetation structure in 30 plots across four transects
  • Measured tree height, diameter at breast height, and 16 soil variables
  • Assessed taxonomic and phylogenetic beta diversity between PDLT and adjacent forest types
  • Identified four distinct forest types: paleo-várzea, Mauritia-dominated, igapó, and transitional forests
  • Floristic composition significantly correlated with soil properties and geographical position
  • High beta diversity indicated substantial species turnover influenced by edaphic and hydrological gradients

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Urrego et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a17dc233fad632b0f9d8ca3https://doi.org/10.1007/s11258-026-01613-6
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