| Caulerpaceae | |
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| Caulerpa taxifolia | |
Scientific classification 
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| Clade: | Viridiplantae |
| Division: | Chlorophyta |
| Class: | UTC clade |
| 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Halimeda - Journals & Books". www.sciencedirect.com. Retrieved 3 December 2021., f. i. Thomas N. Taylor, Michael Krings, et al.: Paleobotany (Second Edition), 2009: Caulerpales
- ^ NCBI: Caulerpaceae Kützing, 1843 (family); graphic: Caulerpaceae on Lifemap NCBI]