Bilberry Roller vs Saucer Leaf Algae

Ancylis myrtillana compared with Turbinaria tricostata

Key Differences

• Bilberry Roller is Least Concern while Saucer Leaf Algae is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bilberry Roller	Saucer Leaf Algae
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Cnidaria (Cnidarians)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Anthozoa
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Scleractinia (Scleractinia)
Family	Tortricidae	Dendrophylliidae
Genus	Ancylis	Turbinaria
Species	Ancylis myrtillana	Turbinaria tricostata

Evolutionary Relationship

Bilberry Roller and Saucer Leaf Algae share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Bilberry Roller

LC — Least Concern

Saucer Leaf Algae

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bilberry Roller	Saucer Leaf Algae
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bilberry Roller

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Saucer Leaf Algae

Bilberry Roller

The Bilberry Roller (Ancylis myrtillana) is a species in the genus Ancylis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.