Taxon Details

History of the taxon:

Etymology of the name:

Taxon: Autolykiviridae; Proposal: 2020.016B.R.Autolykiviridae; : ; ICTV Report: ; Reference:

from Autolykos, a Greek mythological character, who was described as being difficult to catch; the suffix -viridae for family taxa; connection unclear

International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses

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