Caulerpaceae

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Caulerpaceae
Caulerpa taxifolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Chlorophyta
Class: Ulvophyceae
Order: Bryopsidales
Family: Caulerpaceae
Kützing, 1843
Genera[1]

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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.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ 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 2021-12-03.
  2. ^ Taylor, T. (2009). "Algae". Biology and Evolution of Fossil Plants. pp. 121–160. doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-373972-8.00004-8. ISBN 978-0-12-373972-8.
  3. ^ NCBI: Caulerpaceae Kützing, 1843 (family); graphic: Caulerpaceae on Lifemap NCBI]


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