Fig. 8
From: The life-cycle of Toxoplasma gondii reviewed using animations
Sequence of events of division by endodiogeny. a, b The Golgi complex and the apicoplast are the first organelles to divide. c The nucleus assumes a horse-shoe shape. Two new apical complexes start to form. d The inner pellicle grows and embraces the structures of the daughter cells, including the nucleus. e The mitochondrion is the last organelle to be separated between the daughter cells. The apical complex of the mother cell is still maintained at this point. f The two daughter cells emerge and the outer membrane of the mother cell is incorporated. The apical complex of the mother cell disappears. g The two daughter cells remain linked to the residual body where acidocalcisomes (green) start to accumulate. h The process is repeated until a rosette of parasites is formed (i)