Caulerpaceae
Appearance
| Caulerpaceae | |
|---|---|
| Caulerpa taxifolia | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| 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.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ NCBI: Caulerpaceae Kützing, 1843 (family); graphic: Caulerpaceae on Lifemap NCBI]