Sputnik virophage 3

Scientific NameSputnik virophage 3 [TAX:1133032]
LineageViruses; Varidnaviria; Bamfordvirae; Preplasmiviricota; Maveriviricetes; Priklausovirales; Lavidaviridae; Sputnikvirus; Mimivirus-dependent virus Sputnik
Baltimore GroupI: dsDNA
Genome TypeNon-segmented
Genbank
Sputnik virophage 3, complete genome.

Known hosts (2)
Scientific Name Acanthamoeba polyphaga [TAX:5757]
LineageEukaryota; Amoebozoa; Discosea; Longamoebia; Centramoebida; Acanthamoebidae; Acanthamoeba
Evidence GenBank
Evidence Literature
   Reference PMID: 23596530
      Authors Gaia M, Pagnier I, Campocasso A, Fournous G, Raoult D, La Scola B
      Title Broad spectrum of mimiviridae virophage allows its isolation using a mimivirus reporter.
      Journal PLoS One. 2013;8(4):e61912.

Scientific Name Mimivirus [TAX:315393]
LineageVaridnaviria; Bamfordvirae; Nucleocytoviricota; Megaviricetes; Imitervirales; Mimiviridae; Megamimivirinae
Evidence Literature
   Reference PMID: 23596530
      Authors Gaia M, Pagnier I, Campocasso A, Fournous G, Raoult D, La Scola B
      Title Broad spectrum of mimiviridae virophage allows its isolation using a mimivirus reporter.
      Journal PLoS One. 2013;8(4):e61912.