Iridescent virus disease

Pronunciation
/ih-ri-des-sent vihr-us di-zeeze/
Category
Disease
Plural
Iridescent virus diseases

Definition

A disease of Diptera, Lepidoptera, and Coleoptera, caused by large icosahedral viruses that impart an iridescent color to host tissue. It is associated with viruses in the family Iridoviridae.

Etymology

Example

Iridescent virus disease can cause a variety of symptoms in insects, including lethargy, reduced feeding, and even death.

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