Notes on Family: Microviridae

icosahedra
icosahedra

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General Description

This family contains those phage that have a ssDNA genome and isometric particles.

Morphology

Virions isometric (icosahedral), not enveloped, 26-32 nm in diameter with small surface projections.

Genomen

Monopartite, positive sense, circular ssDNA 4-6 kb in length.

Genera in the Family