Peduovirus

Peduovirus
Virus classification Edit this classification
(unranked): Virus
Realm: Duplodnaviria
Kingdom: Heunggongvirae
Phylum: Uroviricota
Class: Caudoviricetes
Family: Peduoviridae
Genus: Peduovirus

Peduovirus (also known as P2-like phages and P2-like viruses) is a genus of viruses in the family Peduoviridae of the class Caudoviricetes.[1] Bacteria serve as natural hosts, with transmission achieved through passive diffusion. There are 30 recognised species in this genus.[1]

  1. ^ a b International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). "Virus Taxonomy: 2023 Release". ictv.global. Retrieved 10 June 2024.