<i>Plasmodium malariae schizont</i> (IMAGE) University of British Columbia Caption This photomicrograph shows a mature Plasmodium malariae schizont within an infected RBC. This mature P. malariae schizont is contained within a normal sized RBC. The parasite contains 6-12 merozoites with large nuclei, and has a coarse, dark brown pigment. Credit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Public Health Image Library. Usage Restrictions This image is in the public domain and thus free of any copyright restrictions. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.