Turriviridae is a family of viruses; it contains only one genus, Alphaturrivirus. The archaea Sulfolobus solfataricus serve as natural hosts. There are two species in the genus Alphaturrivirus.
Taxonomy The genus contains the following species, listed by scientific name and followed by the exemplar virus of the species: Alphaturrivirus hveragerdiense, Sulfolobus turreted icosahedral virus 2 Alphaturrivirus yellowstonense, Sulfolobus turreted icosahedral virus 1
Structure Viruses in Turriviridae have icosahedral geometries, and T=31 symmetry. The diameter is around 74 nm. Genomes are circular.
Genus Structure Symmetry Capsid Genomic arrangement Genomic segmentationAlphaturrivirusIcosahedralT=31Linear
Life cycle Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by adsorption into the host cell. DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. Sulfolobus solfataricus serves as the natural host. Transmission routes are passive diffusion.
Genus Host details Tissue tropism Entry details Release details Replication site Assembly site TransmissionAlphaturrivirusSulfolobus solfataricusNoneInjectionBuddingCytoplasmCytoplasmPassive Diffusion
References
External links Viralzone: Turriviridae ICTV