Rhabdoviridae
- Pronunciation
- /rab-doh-VIR-ih-day/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Rhabdovirus
- Plural
- Rhabdoviruses
Definition
A family of enveloped, negative-sense, single-stranded RNA viruses that infect a wide range of hosts, including plants, insects, and vertebrates.
Etymology
From Greek 'rhabdos', meaning 'rod'.
Example
Rhabdoviruses are known to infect a variety of insect species, including mosquitoes and flies.
Related Terms
- Negative-sense RNA virus
- Vesiculovirus
- Lyssavirus