Entomobirnavirus
| Entomobirnavirus | |
|---|---|
| Virus classification | |
| Group: | Group III (dsRNA) |
| Family: | Birnaviridae |
| Genus: | Entomobirnavirus |
| Type Species | |
Entomobirnavirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Birnaviridae. Drosophila melanogaster serve as natural hosts. There is currently only one species in this genus: the type species Drosophila X virus.[1][2]
Taxonomy
Group: dsRNA
- Family: Birnaviridae
- Genus: Entomobirnavirus
Structure
Viruses in Entomobirnavirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral and Single-shelled geometries, and T=13 symmetry. The diameter is around 70 nm. Genomes are linear and segmented, around 15.3.2-3.5kb in length. The genome codes for 5 proteins.[1]
| Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic Arrangement | Genomic Segmentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entomobirnavirus | Icosahedral | T=13 | Non-Enveloped | Linear | Segmented |
Life Cycle
Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by penetration into the host cell. Replication follows the double-stranded RNA virus replication model. Double-stranded rna virus transcription is the method of transcription. Drosophila melanogaster serve as the natural host.[1]
| Genus | Host Details | Tissue Tropism | Entry Details | Release Details | Replication Site | Assembly Site | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entomobirnavirus | Insects: diptera | None | Cell receptor endocytosis | Budding | Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm | Unknown |
References
- 1 2 3 "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- 1 2 ICTV. "Virus Taxonomy: 2014 Release". Retrieved 15 June 2015.