The sporozoa are all internal ____ that typically have an infective cyst statge in their life cycle. An example of sporozoa is the genus___ which causes malaria.

Options

A. ciliates, Plasmodium
B. flagellates, Plasmodium
C. parasites, Plasmodium
D. parasites, Trypanosoma

Answer

C

Explanation

All sporozoans are endoparasites. Sexual reproduction takes place through syngamy. Asexual reproduction occurs through mutiple fission. Under unfavourable conditions, they form cysts. Eamples - Plasmodium (the malarial parasite), Monocystis, etc.