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Pithoviridae

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Pithoviridae
Virus classification Edit this classification
(unranked): Virus
Realm: Varidnaviria
Kingdom: Bamfordvirae
Phylum: Nucleocytoviricota
Class: Megaviricetes
Order: Pimascovirales
Suborder: Ocovirineae
Family: Pithoviridae
Sketch of the Pithovirus sibericum virus
Sketch of the Pithovirus sibericum virus

Pithoviridae is a family of viruses.[1]

Taxonomy

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Pithiviridae contains two subfamilies that are both monotypic down to their sole genera. This taxonomy is shown hereafter:[2]

References

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  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.