Subfamily: Gammaherpesvirinae

Genus: Bossavirus

Distinguishing features

The predicted amino acid sequences of members form a distinct lineage within the subfamily (Figure 1.Gammaherpesvirinae). 

Virion

See discussion under family description. 

Genome organization and replication

See discussion under family and subfamily description. 

Biology

Members of the only species have an aquatic mammal (dolphin) as host. 

Species demarcation criteria

See discussion under family description.