Non-occluded virus
- Pronunciation
- /non-ok-kloo-did vye-ruhs/
- Category
- Virology
- Singular
- Non-occluded virus
- Plural
- Non-occluded viruses
Definition
A type of insect virus that does not form occlusion bodies, unlike their occluded counterparts. They are typically released in a non-encapsulated form and are often transmitted through feeding.
Etymology
From the Latin 'non' meaning 'not' and 'occludere', meaning 'to enclose'.
Example
The Oryctes virus is a non-occluded virus that infects rhinoceros beetle larvae.
Related Terms
- Occlusion bodies
- Insect viruses
Usage Notes
Non-occluded viruses often exhibit different transmission mechanisms compared to their occluded counterparts.