Caulerpaceae

Caulerpaceae is a family of green algae in the order Bryopsidales.[1]

Caulerpaceae
Caulerpa taxifolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
(unranked): Viridiplantae
Division: Chlorophyta
Class: Ulvophyceae
Order: Bryopsidales
Family: Caulerpaceae
Kützing, 1843
Genera[1]

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Caulerpaceae is considered to be a widespread and vital structural component of many Cenozoic-recent reefs. It is estimated to be responsible for approximately 25-30% of CaCO3 in Neogene fossil reefs.

References

  1. Guiry, M.D.; Guiry, G.M. (2007). "Family: Caulerpaceae taxonomy browser". AlgaeBase version 4.2 World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
  2. "Halimeda - Journals & Books". www.sciencedirect.com. Retrieved 3 December 2021., f. i. Thomas N. Taylor, Michael Krings, et al.: Paleobotany (Second Edition), 2009: Caulerpales
  3. NCBI: Caulerpaceae Kützing, 1843 (family); graphic: Caulerpaceae on Lifemap NCBI]


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