Abstract
The classification of betanodavirus into four species was reviewed including newer and well-characterised isolates. Six major clusters were identified, four of which were similar to the classic species. Two single isolate clusters were worth consideration as new species.
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Binesh, C.P., Greeshma, C. Genomic classification of betanodavirus by molecular phylogenetic analysis of the coat protein gene. Arch Virol 158, 1589–1594 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-012-1549-7
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