capsid

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The outer protein shell of a virus
the outer covering of protein surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus
a variety of leaf bug
The protein "shell" of a free virus particle
the proteic coat that covers the genome (DNA or RNA) of a virus The capsid is built up of subunits that self assemble in a pattern typical of a particular virus
The protein coat or shell of a virus particle
Protein layer or coat surrounding viral nucleic acid core
The protein coating of a free virus particle