Cura (flatworm)
Genus of flatworms
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Cura is a genus of freshwater flatworm (triclads) belonging to the family Dugesiidae.
| Cura | |
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| Cura foremanii | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Order: | Tricladida |
| Family: | Dugesiidae |
| Genus: | Cura Strand, 1942[1] |
| Species[2] | |
Cura was ranked as a subgenus of Dugesia until 1974, then it was elevated to the genus rank.[3]
Description
Individuals of this genus have a low triangle-shaped head.[4]
Distribution
Cura species present a disjunct distribution. C. foremanii inhabits North America,[5] while C. fortis is found in New Zealand,[6] and C. pinguis in Australia, New Zealand,[6] and New Caledonia.[7]