family

Caulerpaceae

Caulerpaceae

Field notes

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.

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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Top native Caulerpaceae All

Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.