Figure 5
Scanning electron micrographs of various Cryptosporidium stages identified from Cryptosporidium infected in-vitro cell culture showing complementary stages to that seen in biofilms. (A) Empty oocyst; (B-D) Various shaped individual trophozoites; (E) Aggregated trophozoites; (F) Type I merozoites; (G) Type II merozoites; (H) Microgamonts; (I) Large gamont-like cell. Scale bars = A: 2 μm; B: 0.5 μm; C-D & F-G: 1 μm; E: 2 μm; H: 1.5 μm; I: 4 μm.