Sphenisciformes
Genetic Diversity and EvolutionAntarctic Penguins as Reservoirs of Diversity for Avian AvulavirusesApproximately 99% of all viruses are still to be described, and in our changing world, any one of these unknown viruses could potentially expand their host range and cause epidemic disease in wildlife, agricultural animals, or humans. Avian avulavirus 1 causes outbreaks in wild birds and poultry and is thus well described. However, for many avulavirus species, only a single specimen has been described, and their viral ecology and...