The document discusses different types of orthomyxoviruses and paramyxoviruses. Orthomyxoviruses have segmented genomes, can undergo genetic reassortment, and show variable antigenic stability. Paramyxoviruses have single linear genomes, replicate in the cytoplasm, and are antigenically stable. Influenza A virus can cause pandemics and shows the highest antigenic variation compared to types B and C.