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Gamete formation and sporulation in Ophryocystis mesnili, Leger. (After Leger.) X 2000. 

 A, two individuals attached by processes to ciliated epitlielial cells of Malpighian tubule of 

 Tenebro mollitor; B, union of "gamonts;" C, D, E, first division of nuclei to form ger- 

 minal and somatic (s) nuclei; F, division of germinal nuclei to form first reduction nucleus 

 (r); G, segregation of protoplasm to form gametes {q); H,I,J, fusion of mature gametes; 

 K,L,M, first division of zygote; N, normal sporoblast with eight sporozoites. 



