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Pandoravirus dulcis

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Species of virus

Pandoravirus dulcis
Virus classification Edit this classification
(unranked): Virus
Realm: Varidnaviria
Kingdom: Bamfordvirae
Phylum: Nucleocytoviricota
Class: Megaviricetes
Order: Algavirales (?)
Family: Pandoraviridae
Genus: Pandoravirus
Species: Pandoravirus dulcis

Pandoravirus dulcis is an egg-shaped virus of genus Pandoravirus, that was discovered in a shallow lake at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia in 2013. The virus contains around 1.9 million DNA bases and about 1500 genes. It infects amoeba living in pond water. Along with Pandoravirus salinus, and around one micrometre in size, it is one of the largest viruses ever identified.

References

  1. Smith, Bridie (26 July 2013). "Pandoravirus discovered in Latrobe uni pond". The Age.
  2. "Pandoravirus promises future surprises, News, La Trobe University". 2018-06-18. Archived from the original on 2018-06-18. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
  3. Than, K. (18 July 2013). "Jumbo viruses hint at 'fourth domain' of life". Fox News. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
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Pandoravirus dulcis


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