Plaquederived
Plaquederived refers to a classification of organisms that are thought to have evolved from a common ancestral progenitor, referred to as the "plaque ancestor". This concept is primarily discussed within the context of microbial evolution and metagenomics, particularly in relation to the study of viral communities and their origins. The idea suggests that a significant portion of viral diversity found in various environments, such as oceans or soil, might stem from a limited number of ancient lineages.
The term "plaque" itself originates from the visible zones of clearing on a bacterial lawn caused by
Identifying plaquederived groups helps to organize the vast and complex landscape of microbial and viral life.