SummaryAt the very earliest point of growth, the parasites retain a robust and large ring form. The typical species feature begin to appear as red cells may enlarge, possibly become ovoid and often develop fimbriation; typical James's dots in the red cell cytoplasm.
Very early form A very early ring form that is quite robust with fine dots just visible
Early ring form Dots are now more visible and the red cell begins to show fimbriation.
Early ring form The ring has thickened and in an edge form, but with dots and fimbriation
Intermediate ring The ring is large and the red cell shows some ovoid features of shape
