Mimiviridae

Translingual

Etymology

Mimivirus +‎ -viridae

Proper noun

Mimiviridae

  1. A taxonomic family within the order Imitervirales. [from 2019]
  2. synonym of Mesomimiviridae A taxonomic subfamily within the family Megaviridae. (original grouping used to define family Mimiviridae)
  3. (archaic) synonym of Megaviridae A taxonomic family within the order Imitervirales – including the original family grouping of Mimiviridae as a subfamily.

Hypernyms

Hyponyms

  • (family in Imitervirales): Mimivirus, Cafeteriavirus - genera - ICTV -2019
  • (syn. of Megaviridae): Mesomimiviridae, Mesomimivirinae, Megamimiviridae, Megamimivirinae

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