Cura fortis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
Order: | Tricladida |
Family: | Dugesiidae |
Genus: | Cura |
Species: | C. fortis
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Binomial name | |
Cura fortis Sluys &
Kawakatsu, 2001
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Cura fortis is a species of freshwater planarian belonging to the family Dugesiidae. [1] It is found in New Zealand.
The specific epithet is derived from the Latin fortis, meaning "firm". This is in reference to the species' large penial papilla. [2]
Cura 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. [2]
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