Viral Taxonomy Family names end in -viridae Genus names end in -virus Viral species:A group of viruses sharing the same genetic information and ecological niche (host). Common names are used for species Subspecies are designated by a numberViral Taxonomy • Family names end in -viridae • Genus names end in -virus • Viral species: A group of viruses sharing the same genetic information and ecological niche (host). Common names are used for species • Subspecies are designated by a number