Viral spikes are protein structures that extend outward from the capsid on some naked and enveloped viruses. They function to attach the virus to host cells and determine the viral host range.

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Structures associated with Animal Viruses include: 

- Capsid
- Capsomer
- Viral lipid envelope
- Spike proteins

Animal Virus Structures

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A protein coat that surrounds the viral genome.

Capsid

Capsomer

A portion of the phospholipid membrane acquired through virion buds from a host cell.

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