Aquamavirus
| Aquamavirus | |
|---|---|
| Virus classification | |
| Group: | Group IV ((+)ssRNA) |
| Order: | Picornavirales |
| Family: | Picornaviridae |
| Genus: | Aquamavirus |
| Type Species | |
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Aquamavirus is a genus of viruses in the order Picornavirales, in the family Picornaviridae. Seals serve as natural hosts. There is currently only one species in this genus: the type species Aquamavirus A.[1][2]
Taxonomy
Group: ssRNA(+)
- Family: Picornaviridae
- Genus: Aquamavirus
- Aquamavirus A
Structure
Viruses in Aquamavirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral, spherical, and round geometries, and T=pseudo3 symmetry. The diameter is around 30 nm. Genomes are linear and non-segmented, around 6.7kb in length.[1]
| Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic Arrangement | Genomic Segmentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquamavirus | Icosahedral | Pseudo T=3 | Non-Enveloped | Linear | Monopartite |
Life Cycle
Viral 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 host.[1]
| Genus | Host Details | Tissue Tropism | Entry Details | Release Details | Replication Site | Assembly Site | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquamavirus | Seals | None | Unknown | Unknown | Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm | Unknown |
References
- 1 2 3 "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- 1 2 ICTV. "Virus Taxonomy: 2014 Release". Retrieved 13 August 2015.