Sonneviridae
Sonneviridae is a proposed family of viruses that infect bacteria. These viruses, also known as bacteriophages or phages, are a type of virus that specifically targets and replicates within bacterial cells. The classification of Sonneviridae is currently under review by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). Viruses in this proposed family are characterized by their distinct morphological and genetic features. Their genetic material is thought to be double-stranded DNA, and they possess an icosahedral capsid.
Research into Sonneviridae is ongoing, and their specific hosts and ecological roles are still being elucidated.