Caulerpaceae
| Caulerpaceae | |
|---|---|
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| Caulerpa taxifolia | |
Scientific classification 
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| Clade: | Viridiplantae |
| Division: | Chlorophyta |
| Class: | Ulvophyceae |
| Order: | Bryopsidales |
| Family: | Caulerpaceae Kützing, 1843 |
| Genera[1] | |
Caulerpaceae is a family of green algae in the order Bryopsidales.[1]
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
- ^ a b 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 2007-09-23.
- ^ [sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/halimeda "Halimeda - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics"]. www.sciencedirect.com. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
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