Term Name:	viral capsid, major subunit
Synonyms:	major capsomere, major head protein
Definition:	The part of the viral capsid that comprises the most common capsomere type. For example, in a T=3 icosahedral capsid, which is composed of 12 pentameric and 20 hexameric capsomeres, the hexameric capsomeres are major subunits.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0098017]    QuickGO    AmiGO