Fig. 5From: A new methodology for sporogony research of avian haemoproteids in laboratory-reared Culicoides spp., with a description of the complete sporogonic development of Haemoproteus pastorisIn vitro stages (a–d) of Haemoproteus pastoris (hLAMPUR01). a Microgamete. b Macrogamete (arrowhead, parasite nuclei). c Group of zygotes (note the appearance of a small outgrowth (short arrow) in one parasite indicating initial stage of ookinete development; arrowhead, parasite nuclei). d Mature ookinete (arrowhead, parasite nuclei). Giemsa-stained thin films. Scale-bars: 10 µmBack to article page