Entomobirnavirus

Entomobirnavirus is a genus of viruses, in the family "Birnaviridae". The fly "Drosophila melanogaster" is the natural host. There are currently only two species in this genus, including the type species "Drosophila X virus".
Taxonomy.
Group: dsRNA
Structure.
Viruses in the genus "Entomobirnavirus" are non-enveloped, with icosahedral and Single-shelled geometries, and T=13 symmetry. The diameter is around 70 nm. Genomes are linear and segmented, around 15.3.2-3.5kb in length. The genome codes for 5 proteins.
Life cycle.
Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by penetration into the host cell. Replication follows the double-stranded RNA virus replication model. Double-stranded rna virus transcription is the method of transcription. Drosophila melanogaster serve as the natural host.