Nidovirales

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Nidovirales

Nidovirales (pronounced: nee-doh-vi-ra-les) is an order of viruses that infect a variety of hosts, including humans, livestock, and other animals. The name "Nidovirales" is derived from the Latin word "nidus", meaning "nest", which refers to the nested set of subgenomic mRNAs produced during the replication of these viruses.

Etymology

The term "Nidovirales" is derived from the Latin word "nidus", which means "nest". This is in reference to the nested set of subgenomic mRNAs produced during the replication of these viruses. The suffix "-virales" is used to denote a viral order, in accordance with the conventions of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV).

Classification

Nidovirales is an order that includes the following families:

Each of these families includes a number of different species of viruses, many of which are significant pathogens in humans and animals.

Related Terms

  • Virus: A small infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism.
  • RNA: Ribonucleic acid, a molecule similar to DNA. Many viruses, including those in the Nidovirales order, use RNA as their genetic material.
  • Pathogen: An organism that can cause disease.
  • Host (biology): An organism that harbors a parasitic, a mutualistic, or a commensalist guest (symbiont), typically providing nourishment and shelter.

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