Scientists discover 230 new giant viruses that shape ocean life and health (IMAGE)

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

Scientists discover 230 new giant viruses that shape ocean life and health

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A giant virus infection of the unicellular algae Florenciella. The giant viruses can be seen bursting out of the Florenciella cell with their hexagon-shaped capsids that enclose their genetic material.

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Grieg Steward, Ph.D. University of Hawai'i at Manoa.

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