Caulerpaceae

Caulerpaceae is a family of green algae in the order Bryopsidales.^[1]

Caulerpaceae
Caulerpa taxifolia
Scientific classification
Clade:	Viridiplantae
Division:	Chlorophyta
Class:	Ulvophyceae
Order:	Bryopsidales
Family:	Caulerpaceae Kützing, 1843
Genera[1] [2][3]
Caulerpa Caulerpella

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.