Gregarina cuneata trophozoites engaged in syzygy or sexual reproduction.
This section reveals two organisms (to the left and right) engaging their
membranes prior to exchange of genetic material. The epicytic folds
interdigitate, holding the two individuals together during the sexual union.
The large bodies seen to the right and left are stored energy in the form of
paraglycogen (PA). Septate desmosomes (SD) hold them together. 110,000x