Microviridae

Microviridae
Virus classification Edit this classification
(unranked): Virus
Realm: Monodnaviria
Kingdom: Sangervirae
Phylum: Phixviricota
Class: Malgrandaviricetes
Order: Petitvirales
Family: Microviridae
Subfamilies and genera

Subfamily:Bullavirinae

Alphatrevirus
Gequatrovirus
Sinsheimervirus

Subfamily: Gokushovirinae

Bdellomicrovirus
Chlamydiamicrovirus
Enterogokushovirus
Spiromicrovirus

Microviridae is a family of bacteriophages with a single-stranded DNA genome. The name of this family is derived from the ancient Greek word μικρός (mikrós), meaning "small".[1][2] This refers to the size of their genomes, which are among the smallest of the DNA viruses. Enterobacteria, intracellular parasitic bacteria, and spiroplasma serve as natural hosts. There are 22 species in this family, divided among seven genera and two subfamilies.[3][4]

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  2. ^ Bailly, Anatole. "Greek-french dictionary online". www.tabularium.be. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  4. ^ "Virus Taxonomy: 2020 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). March 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.