Bojko, J.; Maxwell, J.M.; Burgess, A.L.; Nicado, L.; Federici, B.; Griffiths, H.J. 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1764-223X; Allcock, L..
2024
An iridovirus from the Antarctic seaspider Pentanymphon antarcticum (Pycnogonida).
Antarctic Science, 36 (2).
47-50.
10.1017/S0954102024000063
Abstract
The Antarctic seaspider Pentanymphon antarcticum is a benthic species in the Southern Ocean, but little is known about its pathogen profile. In this study, we provide a draft genome for a new iridovirus species that has been identified using metagenomic techniques. The draft genome totals 157 260 bp and encodes 188 protein-coding genes. The virus shows greatest protein similarity to a ‘carnivorous sponge-associated iridovirus’ from a deep-sea sponge host. This study represents the first discovery of a pycnogonid iridovirus and the first iridovirus from the Antarctic region.
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