Turriviridae is a family of viruses; it contains only one genus, Alphaturrivirus. The archaeaSulfolobus solfataricus serve as natural hosts. There are two species in the genus Alphaturrivirus.[1][2]
Viruses in Turriviridae have icosahedral geometries, and T=31 symmetry. The diameter is around 74 nm. Genomes are circular.[1]
Genus
Structure
Symmetry
Capsid
Genomic arrangement
Genomic segmentation
Alphaturrivirus
Icosahedral
T=31
Linear
Life cycle
Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by adsorption into the host cell. DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. Sulfolobus solfataricus serves as the natural host. Transmission routes are passive diffusion.[1]