Ascoviridae
Ascoviridae is a family of enveloped, double-stranded DNA viruses. These viruses infect arthropods, specifically insects. The genome of ascoviruses is linear and segmented, with each segment enclosed in its own viral envelope. The family name is derived from "Ascovirus," the type genus, which itself comes from "ascarian," meaning "worm-like," referring to the virions' filamentous appearance.
Ascoviruses are characterized by their large genome size and the presence of multiple viral genes, some of
The transmission of ascoviruses typically occurs through ingestion of contaminated material. They are known to cause