<prompt> Stage of P. falciparum not seen in peripheral blood-SchizontGametocyteRing formDouble ring  <response>: Ans. is a i.e., Schizont In peripheral smear of falciparum malaria following forms are seen - Early ring form Gametocytes Mature trophozoites and schizoint are not found in peripheral blood because schizogony occurs inside the capillary of internal organs spleen, liver and bone marrow. 