Aparavirus
| Aparavirus | |
|---|---|
Virus classification 
| |
| (unranked): | Virus |
| Realm: | Riboviria |
| Kingdom: | Orthornavirae |
| Phylum: | Pisuviricota |
| Class: | Pisoniviricetes |
| Order: | Picornavirales |
| Family: | Dicistroviridae |
| Genus: | Aparavirus |
Aparavirus is a genus of viruses in the order Picornavirales, in the family Dicistroviridae. Invertebrates, honeybee, and bumblebees serve as natural hosts. There are six species in this genus. Diseases associated with this genus include: ABPV: paralysis. This virus plays a role in sudden collapse of honey bee colonies infested with the parasitic mite varroa destructor.[1][2]
Taxonomy[edit]
The genus contains the following species:[2]
- Acute bee paralysis virus
- Israeli acute paralysis virus
- Kashmir bee virus
- Mud crab virus
- Solenopsis invicta virus-1
- Taura syndrome virus
Structure[edit]
Viruses in Aparavirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral geometries, and T=pseudo3 symmetry. The diameter is around 30 nm. Genomes are linear and non-segmented. The genome has 2 open reading frames.[1]
| Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic arrangement | Genomic segmentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aparavirus | Icosahedral | Pseudo T=3 | Non-enveloped | Linear |
Life cycle[edit]
Entry into the host cell is achieved by penetration into the host cell. Replication follows the positive stranded RNA virus replication model. Positive stranded RNA virus transcription is the method of transcription. Invertebrates, honeybee, and bumblebees serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are contamination and saliva.[1]
| Genus | Host details | Tissue tropism | Entry details | Release details | Replication site | Assembly site | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aparavirus | Invertebrates: honeybee, bumblebees | None | Unknown | Unknown | Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm | Unknown |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ a b "Virus Taxonomy: 2020 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). March 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2021.