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Iridoviruses, which replicate in the cytoplasm, have a double-stranded DNA genome of 100–130 × 106 daltons. The virions, which range from 130–300 nm, are icosahedral with a capsid of 1500 capsomeres. Many proteins, including several enzymes, are present in the virus particles.
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Becker, Y., Hadar, J. (1983). Iridoviruses. In: Hadar, J. (eds) Molecular Virology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-3906-9_6
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