Smacoviridae
| Smacoviridae | |
|---|---|
Virus classification 
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| (unranked): | Virus |
| Realm: | Monodnaviria |
| Kingdom: | Shotokuvirae |
| Phylum: | Cressdnaviricota |
| Class: | Arfiviricetes |
| Order: | Cremevirales |
| Family: | Smacoviridae |
Smacoviridae is a family of single-stranded DNA viruses. The genomes of this family are small (2.3–2.8 kilobases in length). The genomes are circular single-stranded DNA and encode rolling-circle replication initiation proteins (Rep) and unique capsid proteins. Six genera are currently recognized in this family.[1] The viruses in this taxon were isolated from faecal samples from insects and vertebrates by metagenomic methods. Little is known about their biology.
Taxonomy
The genera in this family are:[1]
Biology
These viruses have single stranded genomes of 2.3–2.8 kilobases in length. The genome encodes six proteins including a Rep (replicator) and a CP (capsid) protein.
References
- ^ a b "Virus Taxonomy: 2019 Release". talk.ictvonline.org. International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. Retrieved 27 April 2020.