What is a sporonzoan?

Sporonzoans are a group of unicellular, spore-forming organisms belonging to the kingdom Protista, specifically within the phylum Apicomplexa. They are primarily known for their parasitic lifestyle, often infecting animals, including humans, and can cause diseases such as malaria and toxoplasmosis. Sporonzoans reproduce both sexually and asexually, typically involving complex life cycles that include multiple hosts. Their unique structures and mechanisms for infection make them a significant focus of study in parasitology and Infectious Diseases.