title: Phaeovirus
text: # Phaeovirus
  
  Phaeovirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Phycodnaviridae. Alga serve as natural hosts. There are nine species in this genus.
  
  ## Taxonomy
  
  The genus contains the following species:
  
  * Ectocarpus fasciculatus virus a
  * Ectocarpus siliculosus virus 1
  * Ectocarpus siliculosus virus a
  * Feldmannia irregularis virus a
  * Feldmannia species virus
  * Feldmannia species virus a
  * Hincksia hinckiae virus a
  * Myriotrichia clavaeformis virus a
  * Pilayella littoralis virus 1
  
  ## Structure
  
  Viruses in Phaeovirus are enveloped, with icosahedral and round geometries, and T=169 symmetry. The diameter is around 120-150 nm. Genomes are linear, around 150-350kb in length.
  
  | Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic arrangement | Genomic segmentation |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Phaeovirus | Icosahedral | T=169 | Enveloped | Linear | Monopartite |
  
  ## Life cycle
  
  Viral replication is nucleo-cytoplasmic, and is lysogenic. Replication follows the DNA strand displacement model. DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by lysis via lytic phospholipids. Alga serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are passive diffusion.
  
  | Genus | Host details | Tissue tropism | Entry details | Release details | Replication site | Assembly site | Transmission |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Phaeovirus | Alga | None | Cell receptor endocytosis | Lysis | Nucleus | Cytoplasm | Passive diffusion |
  