Pandoravirus dulcis explained

Pandoravirus dulcis is an egg-shaped virus of genus Pandoravirus, that was discovered in a shallow lake at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia in 2013.[1] [2] The virus contains around 1.9 million DNA bases and about 1500 genes. It infects amoeba living in pond water. Along with Pandoravirus salinus, and around one micrometre in size, it is one of the largest viruses ever identified.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Bridie . Smith . Pandoravirus discovered in Latrobe uni pond . The Age . 26 July 2013 .
  2. Web site: Pandoravirus promises future surprises, News, La Trobe University. https://web.archive.org/web/20180618030650/https://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2013/opinion/pandoravirus-promises-future-surprises. dead. 2018-06-18. 2018-06-18. 2018-06-18.
  3. News: Jumbo viruses hint at 'fourth domain' of life. Than, K.. Fox News. 18 July 2013. 18 July 2013.

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