Iridoviridae

**Definition:** A family of large icosahedral DNA viruses infecting insects and poikilothermic vertebrates. Genera include IRIDOVIRUS; RANAVIRUS; Chloriridovirus; Megalocytivirus; and Lymphocystivirus.

**Tree numbers:** - B04.280.410

**Synonyms:** - Icosahedral Cytoplasmic Deoxyriboviruses