Cura fortisCura fortis is a species of freshwater planarian belonging to the family Dugesiidae. It is found in New Zealand.EtymologyThe specific epithet is derived from the Latin fortis, meaning "firm". This is in reference to the species' large penial papilla.DescriptionCura fortis is about eight millimeters long and 3.5 mm wide. It can range from a dark brown to reddish color on its backside, and its underside is a dark grey with black spots. Its eyes are set in unpigmented patches.