Term Name:	viral capsid, minor subunit
Synonyms:	minor capsomere, minor head protein
Definition:	The part of the viral capsid that comprises the less common capsomere type. For example, in a T=3 icosahedral capsid, which is composed of 12 pentameric and 20 hexameric capsomeres, the pentameric capsomeres are minor subunits.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0098018]    QuickGO    AmiGO