| Iridoviridae | |
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| TEM micrograph showing a cluster of Iridovirus virions | |
Virus classification 
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| (unranked): | Virus |
| Realm: | Varidnaviria |
| Kingdom: | Bamfordvirae |
| Phylum: | Nucleocytoviricota |
| Class: | Megaviricetes |
| Order: | Pimascovirales |
| Family: | Iridoviridae |
| Subfamilies and genera | |
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Iridoviridae is a family of viruses with double-stranded DNA genomes.[1] Amphibians, fish, and invertebrates such as arthropods serve as natural hosts. There are currently 22 species in this family, divided among two subfamilies and seven genera.[1][2]
- ^ a b "Iridoviridae". ICTV Online (10th) Report.
- ^ "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.