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

Encystment

Excystment is the process in which environmental signals trigger a dormant protozoan cyst to become active and emerge as a trophozoite again.

Excystment

An oocyst is a stage in the life cycle of certain protozoans, such as *Eimeria*, that is formed when gametes undergo syngamy (sexual reproduction). It begins as a developing oocyst, matures into a non-infectious unsporulated oocyst, and eventually becomes an infectious sporulated oocyst that releases sporocysts and sporozoites.

Oocyst

A protozoan cyst is a dormant cell stage with a protective outer wall that develops from a trophozoite to survive harsh environmental conditions.

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A trophozoite is the active feeding and growth stage of a protozoan's life cycle, during which it feeds on small food particles like bacteria.

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