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¹The Biodesign Center for Fundamental and Applied Microbiomics, Center for Evolution and Medicine, School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University, 1001 S. McAllister Ave, Tempe, AZ, 85287-5001, USA. arvind.varsani@asu.edu.

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Anelloviruses are a family of DNA viruses. Researchers have renamed 146 anellovirus species using binomial nomenclature, following international standards for virus classification.

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Area of Science:

Virology
Taxonomy
Molecular Biology

Background:

The family Anelloviridae includes negative single-stranded circular DNA viruses.
Anelloviruses are classified into 30 genera.
Gyrovirus infects avian species, while other genera primarily infect mammals.

Purpose of the Study:

To rename 146 anellovirus species according to the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) standards.
To implement binomial species names for Anelloviridae classification.

Main Methods:

Utilized the "genus + freeform epithet" format for binomial nomenclature.
Applied ICTV guidelines for virus species naming.

Main Results:

Successfully renamed 146 anellovirus species.
Established binomial nomenclature for Anelloviridae classification.

Conclusions:

The renaming adheres to international taxonomic standards.
Binomial naming facilitates clearer communication and organization within Anelloviridae research.