Phaeovirus

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Phaeovirus
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(unranked): Virus
Realm: Varidnaviria
Kingdom: Bamfordvirae
Phylum: Nucleocytoviricota
Class: Megaviricetes
Order: Algavirales
Family: Phycodnaviridae
Genus:Phaeovirus

Phaeovirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Phycodnaviridae . Alga serve as natural hosts. There are nine species in this genus. [1] [2]

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Taxonomy

The genus contains the following species: [2]

Structure

Schematic drawing of a typical Phycodnaviridae virion (cross section and side view) Phycodnaviridae virion.jpg
Schematic drawing of a typical Phycodnaviridae virion (cross section and side view)

Viruses in Phaeovirus are enveloped, with icosahedral and round geometries, and T=169 symmetry. The diameter is around 120-150 nm. Genomes are linear, around 150-350kb in length. [1]

GenusStructureSymmetryCapsidGenomic arrangementGenomic segmentation
PhaeovirusIcosahedralT=169EnvelopedLinearMonopartite

Life cycle

Viral replication is nucleo-cytoplasmic, and is lysogenic. Replication follows the DNA strand displacement model. DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by lysis via lytic phospholipids. Alga serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are passive diffusion. [1]

GenusHost detailsTissue tropismEntry detailsRelease detailsReplication siteAssembly siteTransmission
PhaeovirusAlgaNoneCell receptor endocytosisLysisNucleusCytoplasmPassive diffusion

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Virus Taxonomy: 2020 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). March 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.