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

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

Taxonomy

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The genus contains the following species:[2]

Structure

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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]

Genus Structure Symmetry Capsid Genomic arrangement Genomic segmentation
Phaeovirus Icosahedral T=169 Enveloped Linear Monopartite

Life cycle

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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]

Genus Host details Tissue tropism Entry details Release details Replication site Assembly site Transmission
Phaeovirus Alga None Cell receptor endocytosis Lysis Nucleus Cytoplasm Passive diffusion

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Virus Taxonomy: 2020 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). March 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
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