Cura (flatworm)

Cura is a genus of freshwater flatworm belonging to the family Dugesiidae.
Cura was ranked as a subgenus of Dugesia until 1974, then it was elevated to the genus rank.

Description

Individuals of this genus have a low triangle-shaped head.

Distribution

Cura species present a disjunct distribution. C. foremanii inhabits North America, while C. fortis is found in New Zealand, and C. pinguis in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Phylogeny

Phylogenetic tree including five dugesiid genera after Álvarez-Presas et al., 2008: