Semotivirus is the only genus of viruses in the family Belpaoviridae (formerly included in the family Metaviridae).[1] Species exist as retrotransposons in a eukaryotic host's genome. BEL/pao transposons are only found in animals.
The genus contains the following species:[2]
Semotivirus is the only genus of viruses in the family Belpaoviridae (formerly included in the family Metaviridae). Species exist as retrotransposons in a eukaryotic host's genome. BEL/pao transposons are only found in animals.