31. Schizonts generally contain six merozoites ( although 4 to 8 have been observed ). 32. The schizonts produce 3.9 ( range : 3 4 ) merozoites . 33. The newly released merozoites infect either erythrocytes, leukocytes, macrophages or endothelial cells. 34. Merozoites are released when the megaloschizont breaks apart.35. Within each schizont are 4-8 merozoites . 36. Released merozoites either invade other hepatocytes or erythrocytes. 37. The schizont divides and gives rise to eight merozoites which then invade other entrocytes. 38. These intravascular merozoites infect variable numbers of erythrocytes. 39. Merogony generally occurs by budding from surface of meront to form uniformly sized merozoites . 40. Pyriform, spindle shaped or ovoid merozoites with large nuclei differentiate into spheroidal gamonts.
