Biology:Alphaguttavirus

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Alphaguttavirus
Virus classification e
(unranked): Virus
Family: Guttaviridae
Genus: Alphaguttavirus

Alphaguttavirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Guttaviridae.[1] Sulfolobus newzealandicus serve as natural hosts. There is only one species in this genus: Sulfolobus newzealandicus droplet-shaped virus.[1][2][3]

Removal

Alphaguttavirus is no longer in the ICTV. It was removed from ICTV in the 2021 version.[4]

Structure

Viruses in the genus Alphaguttavirus are enveloped. The diameter is around 70-95 nm, with a length of 110-185 nm. Genomes are circular, around 20kb in length.[2][3]

Life cycle

DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. Sulfolobus newzealandicus serve as the natural host.[2][3]

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q18819223 entry