This document discusses several methods for classifying viruses:
1. The Holmes classification from 1948 grouped viruses into 3 categories based on their host organisms.
2. The LHT classification from 1962 categorized viruses based on their physical and chemical properties like nucleic acid composition and capsid structure. It divided viruses into DNA and RNA subgroups.
3. The Baltimore classification from 1971 organized viruses into 7 groups according to their nucleic acid type and replication strategy.
4. The current ICTV classification recognizes 9 orders that group viruses based on genetic and biological properties. It aims to reflect modern understanding of virus relationships and diversity.