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There are 4 types of viruses with different shapes.

Tobacco Mosaic Virus - Rod-shaped due to its helical capsid.

Adenoviruses - Icosahedral capsid with glycoprotein spikes edging out at each vertex.

Influenza Viruses - Spherical. Outer envelope studded with glycoprotein spikes.

Bacteriophage T4 - Consists of an icosahedral head, a long tail sheath and small tail fibers (leg-like appearance).

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