Taxonomy
The genus contains the following species: * '' Ectocarpus fasciculatus virus a'' * '' Ectocarpus siliculosus virus 1'' * '' Ectocarpus siliculosus virus a'' * '' Feldmannia irregularis virus a'' * '' Feldmannia species virus'' * '' Feldmannia species virus a'' * '' Hincksia hinckiae virus a'' * '' Myriotrichia clavaeformis virus a'' * '' Pilayella littoralis virus 1''Structure
Viruses in ''Phaeovirus'' are enveloped, with icosahedral and round geometries, and T=169 symmetry. The diameter is around 120-150 nm. Genomes are linear, around 150-350kb in length.Life cycle
Viral replication is nucleo-cytoplasmic, and is lysogenic. 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.References
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