Definition: An order of heteroxenous protozoa in which the macrogamete and microgamont develop independently. A conoid is usually absent.
infection: coordinate IM with PROTOZOAN INFECTIONS (IM); coordinate with specific protozoan terms (ANTIGENS, PROTOZOAN, etc) if pertinent
ExamplesPlasmodium
Other names Haemosporinas; Haemosporidas; Haemosporina