Megavirales
Megavirales is a proposed phylum of viruses that includes some of the largest known viruses. These viruses are characterized by their large genomes, which can range from 0.5 to 1.5 megabases in length. Megaviruses are typically found in marine environments and are known to infect a wide range of eukaryotic hosts, including protists, fungi, and animals.
The term "megavirus" was coined in 2013 to describe a group of large DNA viruses that were
Megaviruses are notable for their complex life cycles and the diversity of their hosts. They often have
Despite their size and complexity, megaviruses are not well understood, and much remains to be learned about