The genus Eodasycladus (Lower Jurassic dasycladalean green alga) and its relationship with Palaeodasycladus

The Lower Jurassic genus Eodasycladus is discussed according to the characters of type species and compared with the other species known in the literature. The architecture of two species attributed to the genus Palaeodasycladus, P. alanensis Sokac, and P. benceki Sokac, is examined and an alternative organization of the thallus is prospected. P. alanensis is considered a valid species, but its characters require to transfer the taxon to the genus Eodasycladus. P. benceki is considered synonymous with P. alanensis.