 The immature schizonts encircle the host cell nuclei and form an unbroken ring from apparent fusion of the attenuated ends.Mature schizonts contract into halteridial or dumb bell-shaped forms 15.6 X 4.3 micrometres (length x width 66.2 µm^2) with 19-52 nuclei.Rounded or oval gametocytes are 9.0 x 7.3 µm.