Aquamavirusis a genus ofvirusesin the orderPicornavirales,in the familyPicornaviridae.Sealsserve as natural hosts. Only one species is in this genus:Aquamavirus A.[1][2]
| Aquamavirus | |
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Virus classification
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| (unranked): | Virus |
| Realm: | Riboviria |
| Kingdom: | Orthornavirae |
| Phylum: | Pisuviricota |
| Class: | Pisoniviricetes |
| Order: | Picornavirales |
| Family: | Picornaviridae |
| Genus: | Aquamavirus |
Structure
editViruses inAquamavirusare nonenveloped, with icosahedral, spherical, and round geometries, and T=pseudo3 symmetry. The diameter is around 30 nm. Genomes are linear and nonsegmented, around 6.7 kb in length.[1]
Lifecycle
editViral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by attachment of the virus to host receptors, which mediates endocytosis. Replication follows the positive-stranded RNA virus replication model. Positive-stranded RNA virus transcription is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by lysis, and viroporins. Seals serve as the natural hosts.[1]
References
edit- ^abc"Viral Zone".ExPASy.Retrieved13 August2015.
- ^"Virus Taxonomy: 2020 Release".International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). March 2021.Retrieved20 May2021.