Preplasmiviricota is a phylum of viruses.[1] Its name means "precursor of certain plasmids".[2]

Taxonomy

The phylum contains two subphyla that contain five classes. Subphyla are suffixed with -viricotina, and classes are suffixed with -viricetes. This taxonomy is shown hereafter.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Virus Taxonomy: 2024 Release". International Commitee on Taxonomy of Viruses. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  2. ^ "History of the taxon: Phylum: Preplasmiviricota". ictv.global. Retrieved 2024-12-11.


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