# Metagenome-assembled genomes of anelloviruses in crowned lemur and aye-aye swabs

## TL;DR

Scientists discovered two new anellovirus genomes in swabs from crowned lemurs and aye-ayes at the Duke Lemur Center.

## Contribution

The study identifies two new anellovirus species in lemur swabs, expanding the known lemur-associated anellovirus lineage.

## Key findings

- Two complete circular anellovirus genomes were identified from lemur swabs.
- The viruses belong to the Anelloviridae family and represent two distinct species.
- The findings expand the known lineage of anelloviruses associated with lemurs.

## Abstract

Two circular, complete genomes of anelloviruses were identified from a crowned lemur anal swab and an aye-aye skin swab from individuals at the Duke Lemur Center (Durham, NC, USA). The anelloviruses represent two species in the Anelloviridae family and expand a developing lemur-associated anellovirus lineage.