Cura (flatworm)

Cura is a genus of freshwater flatworm (triclads) belonging to the family Dugesiidae.

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

[4] 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] Phylogenetic tree including five dugesiid genera after Álvarez-Presas et al., 2008:[8] Girardia Neppia Cura Schmidtea Dugesia