Ceduovirus
genus of viruses
Ceduovirus (synonyms c2-like viruses, c2-like phages, C2likevirus) is a genus of viruses in the class Caudoviricetes, unassigned to a family and order. Bacteria serve as the natural host, with transmission achieved through passive diffusion. There are 34 species in this genus.
Taxonomy
The following species are recognized:
Structure
Ceduoviruses are nonenveloped, with a head and tail. The prolate head is about 56 nm long and 41 nm wide and has a collar. The tail is cross-banded, is about 86-111 nm long, 8 nm wide, and has short tail fibers. Genomes are linear, around 22kb in length.
Genome
Some species have been fully sequenced. They range between 22k and 23k nucleotides, with 37 to 39 proteins. Complete genomes are available here
Life cycle
Viral replication is cytoplasmic.
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