viirusliigist
Viirusliigist, also known as a virus genus, is a taxonomic rank used in virology to classify viruses that share similar characteristics. The term "genus" is derived from Latin, meaning "kind" or "type," and is analogous to the use of genus in biological classification of organisms. Within a genus, viruses are grouped based on their genetic and structural similarities, as well as their mode of replication and host range.
The classification of viruses into genera is part of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV)
The naming of a virus genus typically follows a convention that includes the name of the family
Viirusliigist is an important concept in virology as it helps researchers understand the evolutionary relationships between