Myoviridae is a family of bacteriophages characterized by their contractile tails and icosahedral heads. This family of viruses is known for its unique structure, which enables them to effectively infect bacterial cells by injecting their genetic material through the tail into the host. The distinct morphology and infection mechanism of Myoviridae plays a critical role in their classification among bacteriophages.
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