Varidnaviria

Varidnaviria is a realm of viruses. It was established in 2019 and includes two kingdoms: Monodnaviria and Duplodnaviria. The realm is named after Varidna, a goddess in Lithuanian mythology who is associated with viruses and disease.

Taxonomy

The realm Varidnaviria includes the following kingdoms and phyla:

• Kingdom: Monodnaviria
  • Phylum: Loebvirae
  • Phylum: Ribozyvirae
• Kingdom: Duplodnaviria
  • Phylum: Papovaviricetes
  • Phylum: Preplasmiviricetes

Characteristics

Viruses in the realm Varidnaviria are characterized by their DNA genomes. They can be either single-stranded (in the kingdom Monodnaviria) or double-stranded (in the kingdom Duplodnaviria). The viruses in this realm infect a wide range of hosts, including bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes.

Evolution

The realm Varidnaviria is thought to have evolved from a common ancestor that had a DNA genome. This ancestor is believed to have existed before the divergence of the three domains of life (bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes).

See also

• Virus classification
• Virus taxonomy
• List of virus families and subfamilies

References

Varidnaviria Resources
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