The life cycle of the protozoan genus *Eimeria* involves an asexual reproduction stage (schizogony) inside the host and a sexual reproduction stage (syngamy) that produces non-infectious oocysts, which mature into infectious oocysts through environmental sporulation outside the host.

Eimeria Life Cycle

*Eimeria* is a genus of protozoans that can undergo encystment and includes species that are pathogens of humans and other animals.

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Encystment is the cellular process through which an active protozoan trophozoite transforms into a dormant, protective cyst stage.

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