capsid

/ˈkæpsəd/
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Definitions of capsid
  1. noun
    the outer covering of protein surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus
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    type of:
    protein
    any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
  2. noun
    a variety of leaf bug
    synonyms: mirid, mirid bug
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    types:
    Poecilocapsus lineatus, four-lined leaf bug, four-lined plant bug
    yellow or orange leaf bug with four black stripes down the back; widespread in central and eastern North America
    lygus bug
    vector of viral plant diseases
    Lygus lineolaris, tarnished plant bug
    widespread plant and fruit pest
    type of:
    leaf bug, plant bug
    small bright-colored insect that feeds on plant juices
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