What is another word for animal virus?
Pronunciation: [ˈanɪmə͡l vˈa͡ɪɹəs] (IPA) 
Animal viruses are infectious agents that can cause diseases in animals. There are a variety of synonyms for the term "animal virus", including zoonotic viruses, vertebrate viruses, and animal-borne viruses. Zoonotic viruses refer to viruses that can be transmitted between animals and humans, while vertebrate viruses relate to viruses that infect vertebrates such as fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Animal-borne viruses are those that are spread by animals or insects such as mosquitoes and ticks. Regardless of the terminology, these viruses pose a threat to both animal and human health, and it is critical to take measures to prevent their spread and control outbreaks.
