History of the taxon:
Etymology of the name:
Taxon: Itzamnaviridae; Proposal: 2022.001A.Nakonvirales_Maximonvirales_Coyopavirales_3no; : ; ICTV Report: ; Reference:
from Itzamna, lord of the heavens as well as night and day in the Mayan mythology; the suffix ‑viridae for family taxa; connection unclear