Aquamavirus

Aquamavirus is a genus of viruses in the order Picornavirales, in the family Picornaviridae. Seals serve as natural hosts. Currently, only one species is placed in this genus, the type species Aquamavirus A.[1][2]

Aquamavirus
Virus classification
Group:
Group IV ((+)ssRNA)
Order:
Picornavirales
Family:
Picornaviridae
Genus:
Aquamavirus
Type species
  • Aquamavirus A

Taxonomy

Group: ssRNA(+)

[2]

Structure

Viruses in Aquamavirus are 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

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 hosts.[1]

GenusHost detailsTissue tropismEntry detailsRelease detailsReplication siteAssembly siteTransmission
AquamavirusSealsNoneUnknownUnknownCytoplasmCytoplasmUnknown

References
  1. "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  2. ICTV. "Virus Taxonomy: 2014 Release". Retrieved 13 August 2015.
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