Oocysts
Zygote-containing cysts of sporozoan protozoa. Further development in an oocyst produces small individual infective organisms called SPOROZOITES. Then, depending on the genus, the entire oocyst is called a sporocyst or the oocyst contains multiple sporocysts encapsulating the sporozoites.
Year introduced: 2003
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Tree Number(s): A11.870.740.600, B05.500.675, B05.775.740.600, G07.345.500.550.500.675
MeSH Unique ID: D033661
Entry Terms:
- Oocyst
- Sporocysts
- Sporocyst