Pandoravirus dulcis

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Pandoravirus dulcis

Pandoravirus dulcis is an egg-shaped virus of genus Pandoravirus , that was discovered in a shallow lake at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia in 2013. [1] [2] The virus contains around 1.9 million DNA bases and about 1500 genes. It infects amoeba living in pond water. Along with Pandoravirus salinus , and around one micrometre in size, it is one of the largest viruses ever identified. [3]

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References

  1. Smith, Bridie (26 July 2013). "Pandoravirus discovered in Latrobe uni pond". The Age.
  2. "Pandoravirus promises future surprises, News, La Trobe University". 2018-06-18. Archived from the original on 2018-06-18. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
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