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This image shows schizonts, gametocytes and trophozoites. It is very unusual to see all three stages on one film, but here, each is quite distinct.
The schizonts have masses of pigment and several nuclei; all are merozoites. The trophozoites are compact and numerous. The gametocytes are elongated and crescentic.