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  • proper noun A taxonomic order within the kingdom Virus — the viruses that have vertebrate hosts.

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  • The genus Okavirus (order Nidovirales) includes a number of viruses that infect crustaceans, causing major losses in the shrimp industry.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles Andrew Firth 2009

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