👉 The turvirid family, which includes the common turvirus, is a group of viruses that are associated with the turvus genus of birds and reptiles. They consist of two genera: Turviridae and Turvirinae. Both families are characterized by their similar morphology, including their spherical shapes and the presence of a single, long hair-like structure or "turbine." The turbines are thought to be responsible for the movement of viruses between host tissues, allowing