The Medusavirus (IMAGE)

Kyoto University

The Medusavirus

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This virus was found infecting amoebas in the hot springs of northern Japan. The amoeba forms cysts, and produces a hard protective covering, giving it the name: Medusavirus

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(Kyoto University/Robin Hoshino

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