<prompt> Why are schizont and late trophozoite stages of Plasmodium falciparum not seen in peripheral blood smear?They are sequestered in the spleenDue to adherence to the capillary endothelium, they are not seen in peripheral bloodDue to antigen-antibody reaction and removalThey are seen in mosquito blood  <response>: Ans. b i.e Due to adherence to the capillary endothelium, they are not seen in peripheral blood The early ring form in the erythrocyte is very delicate and tiny, measuring only a sixth of red cell diameter. Rings are often seen attached along the margin of red cells, the so called form applique or accole. 