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For the purists, in Latin, there is a rarely-used plural form: The correct English plural of virus is viruses. Please consult any good dictionary before making up words. The correct English plural of virus is viruses.The following comes from usenet and verified by one professor, but not without some comment [see below]. Comment received on the above: This is incorrect.he correct English plural of virus is viruses. Please consult any good dictionary before making up words. The correct English plural of virus is viruses. The following comes from usenet and verified by one professor, but not without some comment [see below]. Comment received on the above: This is incorrect.
A virus particle, also known as a virion, is essentially a nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) enclosed in a protein shell or coat. Viruses are extremely small, approximately 20 - 400 nanometers in diameter. The largest virus, known as the Mimivirus, can measure up to 500 nanometers in diameter.By comparison, a human red blood cell is around 6,000 to 8,000 nanometers in diameter. In addition to varying sizes, viruses also have a variety of shapes.iruses are unique in that they have been classified as both living and nonliving at various points in the history of biology. Viruses are particles that are capable of causing a number of diseases including cancer. They not only infect humans and animals, but plants and bacteria as well.