Pithoviridae

Pithoviridae
Virus classification
(unranked): Virus
Realm: Varidnaviria
Kingdom: Bamfordvirae
Phylum: Nucleocytoviricota
Class: Megaviricetes
Order: Pimascovirales
Suborder: Ocovirineae
Family: Pithoviridae

Pithoviridae is a family of viruses.[1]

Taxonomy

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

References

  1. ^ "History of the taxon: Family: Pithoviridae (2024 Release, MSL #40)". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  2. ^ "Virus Taxonomy: 2024 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. Retrieved 4 March 2025.


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