capsid

/ˈkæpsəd/

Definitions of capsid

1. noun

   the outer covering of protein surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus
   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

   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