Togaviridae

Translingual

A computer-generated model of the surface of an alphavirus

Etymology

From togavirus (“an informal name suggested as temporary expedient 1970 to include arboviruses that are RNA-cubic-enveloped”) +‎ -idae.

Proper noun

Togaviridae

A taxonomic family within the order Martellivirales – the alphaviruses and rubiviruses (rubella virus).

Hypernyms

(family): Riboviria - realm; Orthornavirae - kingdom; Kitrinoviricota - phylum; Alsuviricetes - class; Martellivirales - order - ICTV 2019

Hyponyms

(family): Alphavirus, Rubivirus (now placed in family Matonaviridae) (genera)
- Triniti virus (species, incertae sedis, now placed in family Peribunyaviridae)

References

Togaviridae on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Togaviridae on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
Togaviridae on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
Togaviridae at Encyclopedia of Life
Togaviridae at National Center for Biotechnology Information

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