Distinguishing features
Since only one genus is currently recognized, the genus description corresponds to the family description.
Derivation of names
Acidianus two-tailed virus: genus of archaeal host Acidianus and the distinguishing characteristic of the virion
Species demarcation criteria
Not applicable
Member species
Exemplar isolate of the species
| Species | Virus name | Isolate | Accession number | RefSeq number | Available sequence | Virus Abbrev. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acidianus two-tailed virus | Acidianus two-tailed virus | AJ888457 | NC_007409 | Complete genome | ATV |
Virus names, the choice of exemplar isolates, and virus abbreviations, are not official ICTV designations.
Related, unclassified viruses
A closely related virus, Acidianus two-tailed virus 2, which shares 90% identity over 92% of the genome, is an unclassified virus within the genus Bicaudavirus.
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Virus name |
Accession number |
Virus abbreviation |
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Acidianus two-tailed virus 2 |
ATV2 |