Reference List

This list includes references used to derive specimen records as well as those with scientific name Caulerpa prolifera listed in key words.

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42398 Journal Article Belando, M.D., J. Bernardeau-Esteller, I. Paradinas, A. Ramos-Segura, R. Garcia-Munoz, P. Garcia-Moreno, L. Marin-Guirao, and J.M. Ruiz. 2021. Long-term coexistence between the macroalga Caulerpa prolifera and the seagrass Cymodocea nodosa in a Mediterranean lagoon. Aquatic Botany 173:103415. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquabot.2021.103415.
25610 Database Calflora. 2021. The Calflora Database: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation. https://www.calflora.org. Accessed on 04/17/2021.
42754 Web Page California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Fisheries Branch. 2023. Invasive Algae - Caulerpa prolifera . https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/Species/Caulerpa. Accessed on 11/27/2023.
42414 Web Page California Department of Food and Agriculture, Fisheries Branch. 2023. Invasive Algae – Caulerpa prolifera. https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/Species/Caulerpa. Accessed on 10/18/2023.
42381 Journal Article Chen, J.C.W. and W.P. Jacobs. 1966. Quantitative study of development of the giant coenocyte, Caulerpa prolifera. American Journal of Botany 53(5):413-520. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1537-2197.1966.tb07354.x.
42403 Journal Article Erhan, M., C. Olguner, M. Gokoglu, and Y. Ozvarol. 2022. Population dynamics and ecology of Caulerpa prolifera vs Caulerpa taxifolia var. distichophylla within a Levantine Gulf. Thalassas 38(2):1311-1325. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41208-022-00477-7.
42389 Journal Article Friedlander, M., Y. Kosov, G. Keret, and C. Dowes. 2006. Production of rhizoids by Caulerpa prolifera in culture. Aquatic Botany 85(3):263-266. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquabot.2006.06.004.
42378 Journal Article Frisch Zaleski, S. and S.N. Murray. 2006. Taxonomic diversity and geographic distributions of aquarium-traded species of Caulerpa (Chlorophyta: Caulerpaceae) in southern California, USA. Marine Ecology Progress Series 314:97-108. https://doi.org/10.3354/meps314097.
42394 Journal Article Gab-Alla, A.A-F.A. 2007. Ecological study on the community of exotic invasive seaweed Caulerpa prolifera in Suez Canal and its associated macro invertebrates. Journal of Applied Ecology 7(5):679-686. https://doi.org/10.3923/jas.2007.679.686.
42406 News Gillies, A. 2023. California passes legislation banning invasive genus of ocean algae. News Channel 3-12. California. https://keyt.com/news/environment/2023/07/31/california-passes-legislation-banning-invasive-genus-of-ocean-algae/. Created on 07/31/2023. Accessed on 10/17/2023.
42755 Database Guiry, M.D., and Guiry, G.M. 2023. AlgaeBase. World Wide Web electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=355&sk=0&from=results. Created on 03/08/2023. Accessed on 10/17/2023.
42393 Journal Article Johnston, C.S. 1969. The ecological distribution and primary production of the macrophytic marine algae in the Eastern Canaries. Internationale Revue der gesamten Hydrobiologie und Hydrographie 54(4):473-640. https://doi.org/10.1002/iroh.19690540402.
42396 Journal Article Kamal, M., N. Abdel-Raouf, K. Alwutayd, H. AbdElgawad, M.S. Abdelhameed, O. Hammouda, and K.N.M. Elsayed. 2023. Seasonal changes in the biochemical composition of dominant macroalgal species along the Egyptian Red Sea shore. Biology (Basel) 12(3):411. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology12030411.
42388 Journal Article Lam, D.W. and W. Zechman. 2006. Phylogenetic analyses of the bryopsidales (Ulvophyceae, Chlorophyta) based on RUBISCO large subunit gene sequences. Journal of Phycology 42(3):515-748. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1529-8817.2006.00230.x.
42415 Report Mooney, R. 2022. Caulerpa prolifera removal, eDNA data collection, and fragment transport data collection at Collins Isle, Newport Beach, California. Marine Taxonomic Services, Ltd, San Marcos, CA. https://marinetaxonomicservices.com/.
42411 Journal Article Parreira, F., B. Martinez-Crego, C.M.L. Afonso, M. Machado, F. Oliveira, J.M. dos Santos Goncalves, and R. Santos. 2021. Biodiversity consequences of Caulerpa prolifera takeover of a coastal lagoon. Estuarine Coastal Shelf Science 255:107344. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2021.107344.
42756 Journal Article Silva, P.C. 2003. Historical overview of the genus Caulerpa. Cryptogamie Algologie 24(1):33-50.
42385 Journal Article Smith, C.M. and L.J. Walters. 1999. Fragmentation as a strategy for Caulerpa species: fates of fragments and implications for management of an invasive weed. Marine Ecology 20(3-4):197-372. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1439-0485.1999.2034079.x.
42416 Report Southern California Caulerpa Action Team. 2021. Rapid Response and Eradication Plan for the Invasive Green Alga Caulerpa prolifera in Newport Bay. California Department of Fish and Wildlife. https://nrmsecure.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=193375.
42412 Journal Article Stafford, N.B., and S.S. Bell. 2006. Space competition between seagrass and Caulerpa prolifera (Forsskaal) Lamouroux following simulated disturbances in Lassing Park, FL. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 333(1):49-57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jembe.2005.11.025.
42390 Journal Article Strenth, N.E. 2001. Caulerpa prolifera (Chlorophyta: Caulerpaceae) from the Laguna Madre of South Texas. Texas Journal of Science 53(2):187-189.
42420 Journal Article Taplin, K.A., E.A. Irlandi, and R. Raves. 2005. Interference between the macroalga Caulerpa prolifera and the seagrass Halodule wrightii. Aquatic Botany 83(3):175-186. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquabot.2005.06.003.
42379 Journal Article Terrados, J. and J. Ross. 1991. Production dynamics in a macrophyte-dominated ecosystem: the Mar Menor coastal lagoon (SE Spain). Oecologia aquatica 10:255-270.
42384 Journal Article Terrados, J. and J.D. Ross. 1992. The influence of temperature on seasonal variation of Caulerpa prolifera (Forsskal) Lamouroux photosynthesis and respiration. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 162(2):199-212. https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-0981(92)90201-K.
42404 Journal Article Tuya, F., H. Hernandez-Zerpa, F. Espino, and R. Haroun. 2012. Drastic decadal decline of the seagrass Cymodocea nodosa at Gran Canaria (eastern Atlantic): interactions with the green algae Caulerpa prolifera. Aquatic Botany 105:1-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquabot.2012.10.006.
25944 Database Ueda, K., J. Belmonte, A. Shepard, P. Leary, and S. Loarie. 2021. iNaturalist.org. California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, CA. http://www.inaturalist.org/. Accessed on 11/23/2021.


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