Peribunyaviridae
Peribunyaviridae is a family of viruses in the order Bunyavirales.[1] Its name partially derives from Bunyamwera, Uganda, where the founding species was first isolated.[2]
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| Peribunyavirus structure (left); transmission electron micrograph of California encephalitis virus (right) | |
Virus classification  | |
| (unranked): | Virus |
| Realm: | Riboviria |
| Kingdom: | Orthornavirae |
| Phylum: | Negarnaviricota |
| Class: | Ellioviricetes |
| Order: | Bunyavirales |
| Family: | Peribunyaviridae |
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Unclassifed species
Genome of Bunyamwera virus of the family Peribunyaviridae
A number of species that belong to this family are known but have yet to be classified to genus level. These include Eriocheir sinensis bunya-like virus and Wenling crustacean virus 9.
References
- "Virus Taxonomy: 2018 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). October 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- "ICTV 9th Report (2011) Bunyaviridae". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). Retrieved 31 January 2019.
Bunya: from Bunyamwera, place in Uganda, where type virus was isolated.
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