Ebola Virus Structure - Visual Guide and Scientific Overview #3288627 (License: Personal Use)

This illustration depicts the Ebola virus (a member of the Filoviridae family) as a flexible, filamentous particle with a helical nucleocapsid, often appearing in U-shaped, 6-shaped, or branched forms under electron microscopy. The blue coloration is schematic, emphasizing its elongated morphology rather than natural appearance; real virions are typically ~80 nm in diameter and up to 14,000 nm in length. Surface glycoproteins-critical for host cell entry-are not individually resolved here but are embedded in the viral envelope.

Used in educational, medical, and public health resources to explain viral morphology, especially in articles or courses covering emerging infectious diseases, virology fundamentals, or outbreak response. Matches user intent for visual learning, scientific reference, or科普 communication.