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Merozoites

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Merozoites 

schizozoites, mononuclear unicellular organisms formed by asexual multiple reproduction (schizogony) in certain (predominantly parasitic) protozoans (Sporozoa) and in a number of rhizopods and mastigophores.



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The meronts rupture releasing individual merozoites, which develop into meronts and the cycle repeats in the tissue.
Typical Babesiidae developmental forms (trophozoite, dividing stages, and free merozoites) were observed, as were more atypical schizont-like parasites, which seemed to produce numerous merozoites.
 
 
 
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