脂毛噬菌体科Lipothrixviridae

名称来源：
Lipo(lip-脂肪)：根据希腊文，lipos(liposome脂质体)，脂肪(fat)
Thrix：根据希腊文，thrix，毛发(hair)
一般宿主：古细菌

Lipothrixviridae is a family of viruses in the order Ligamenvirales. Thermophilic archaea in the kingdom Crenarchaeota serve as natural hosts. There are currently nine species in this family, divided among 4 genera.