Viruses are Known to Infect Bacteria, but No Virus Has

Question

Viruses are known to infect Bacteria, but no virus has yet been found that infects Archaea.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. There are several viruses known to infect Archaea, called archaeal viruses or bacteriophages. These viruses have unique features that allow them to infect and replicate within Archaea.