| Raphidovirus | |
|---|---|
| Virus classification  | |
| (unranked): | Virus | 
| Realm: | Varidnaviria | 
| Kingdom: | Bamfordvirae | 
| Phylum: | Nucleocytoviricota | 
| Class: | Megaviricetes | 
| Order: | Algavirales | 
| Family: | Phycodnaviridae | 
| Genus: | Raphidovirus | 
Raphidovirus (likely misspelled Rhaphidovirus) is a genus of viruses, in the family Phycodnaviridae. Alga serve as natural hosts. There is only one species in this genus: Heterosigma akashiwo virus 01 (HaV01).[1][2]
Structure

Schematic drawing of a typical Phycodnaviridae virion (cross section and side view)
Viruses in Raphidovirus are enveloped, with icosahedral and round geometries, and T=169 symmetry. The diameter is around 100-220 nm. Genomes are linear, around 295kb in length.[1]
| Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic arrangement | Genomic segmentation | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raphidovirus | Icosahedral | T=169 | Enveloped | Linear | Monopartite | 
Life cycle
Viral replication is nucleo-cytoplasmic. Replication follows the DNA strand displacement model. DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by lysis via lytic phospholipids. Alga serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are passive diffusion.[1]
| Genus | Host details | Tissue tropism | Entry details | Release details | Replication site | Assembly site | Transmission | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raphidovirus | Alga | None | Cell receptor endocytosis | Lysis | Nucleus | Cytoplasm | Passive diffusion | 
References
- 1 2 3 "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- โ "Virus Taxonomy: 2020 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). March 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
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