See text Carinamoeba is a subgenus of the genus Plasmodium - all of which are parasitic unicellular eukaryotes.

The original criterion for inclusion in this genus was the presence of small schizonts giving rise to 8 or less merozoites.

[2] Species in the subgenus Carinamoeba have the following characteristics:[citation needed] Small schizonts giving rise to 8 or less merozoites The gametocytes like the schizonts are small.

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