Pithoviridae
| Pithoviridae | |
|---|---|
Virus classification 
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| (unranked): | Virus |
| Realm: | Varidnaviria |
| Kingdom: | Bamfordvirae |
| Phylum: | Nucleocytoviricota |
| Class: | Megaviricetes |
| Order: | Pimascovirales |
| Suborder: | Ocovirineae |
| Family: | Pithoviridae |
Pithoviridae is a family of viruses.[1]
Taxonomy
[edit]Pithiviridae contains two subfamilies that are both monotypic down to their sole genera. This taxonomy is shown hereafter:[2]
- Subfamily: Orthocedratvirinae
- Genus: Alphacedratvirus
- Subfamily: Orthopithovirinae
- Genus: Alphapithovirus
References
[edit]- ^ "History of the taxon: Family: Pithoviridae (2024 Release, MSL #40)". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "Virus Taxonomy: 2024 Release". International Commitee on Taxonomy of Viruses. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
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