An iridovirus from the Antarctic seaspider Pentanymphon antarcticum (Pycnogonida)

Jamie Bojko; Jamie Maxwell; Amy Burgess; Lance Nicado; Brian Federici; Huw Griffiths; Louise Allcock

doi:10.1017/S0954102024000063

An iridovirus from the Antarctic seaspider Pentanymphon antarcticum (Pycnogonida)

Jamie Bojko, Jamie Maxwell, Amy Burgess, Lance Nicado, Brian Federici, Huw Griffiths, Louise Allcock

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	47-50
Journal	Antarctic Science
Volume	36
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0954102024000063
Publication status	Published - 2 Apr 2024

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