Caulerpaceae
Caulerpaceae | |
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Caulerpa taxifolia | |
Scientific classification | |
(unranked): | Viridiplantae |
Division: | Chlorophyta |
Class: | Ulvophyceae |
Order: | Bryopsidales |
Family: |
Caulerpaceae Kützing, 1843 |
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Caulerpaceae is a family of green algae in the order Bryopsidales.
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.