Biology:Betaguttavirus
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Short description: Genus of viruses
| Betaguttavirus | |
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Virus classification 
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| (unranked): | Virus |
| Family: | Guttaviridae |
| Genus: | Betaguttavirus |
Betaguttavirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Guttaviridae. Aeropyrum pernix archaea serve as natural hosts. There is only one species in this genus: Aeropyrum pernix ovoid virus 1.[1][2][3]
Structure
Viruses in the genus Betaguttavirus are enveloped. The diameter is around 70-55 nm. Genomes are circular.[2][3]
Life cycle
DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. Aeropyrum pernix archaea serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are passive diffusion.[2][3]
References
- ↑ Prangishvili, D; Mochizuki, T; Krupovic, M; ICTV Report Consortium (8 February 2018). "ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profile: Guttaviridae.". The Journal of General Virology. doi:10.1099/jgv.0.001027. PMID 29458561.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ICTV Online Report Guttaviridae". http://www.ictv.global/report/guttaviridae.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Viral Zone". ExPASy. http://viralzone.expasy.org/all_by_species/4739.html. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q18819226 entry
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