Multiple evolutionary origins of giant viruses [version 1; referees: 4 approved]

The nucleocytoplasmic large DNA viruses (NCLDVs) are a monophyletic group of diverse eukaryotic viruses that reproduce primarily in the cytoplasm of the infected cells and include the largest viruses currently known: the giant mimiviruses, pandoraviruses, and pithoviruses. With virions measuring up...

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Main Authors: Eugene V. Koonin, Natalya Yutin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2018-11-01
Series:F1000Research
Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/7-1840/v1