Entomopoxvirinae

Entomopoxvirinae (pronunciation: en-toh-mo-pox-vi-ri-nae) is a subfamily of the Poxviridae family of viruses.

Etymology

The term "Entomopoxvirinae" is derived from the Greek words "entomon" meaning insect and "pox" referring to the characteristic pustules caused by poxviruses. The suffix "-virinae" is used to denote a viral subfamily.

Description

Entomopoxvirinae viruses are large, complex viruses that infect insects. They are characterized by their brick-shaped or ovoid morphology and their ability to cause disease in insects. The genome of these viruses is made up of double-stranded DNA.

Classification

The Entomopoxvirinae subfamily is further divided into three genera: Alphaentomopoxvirus, Betaentomopoxvirus, and Gammaentomopoxvirus. Each genus contains different species of viruses that infect specific groups of insects.

Related Terms

Poxviridae: The family of viruses to which Entomopoxvirinae belongs.
Alphaentomopoxvirus: A genus of viruses within the Entomopoxvirinae subfamily.
Betaentomopoxvirus: Another genus of viruses within the Entomopoxvirinae subfamily.
Gammaentomopoxvirus: The third genus of viruses within the Entomopoxvirinae subfamily.
Virus: A small infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism.
Insect: A class of invertebrates within the arthropod phylum that have a chitinous exoskeleton, a three-part body, three pairs of jointed legs, compound eyes, and two antennae.

External links

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