Question

why are plasmodium like protozoans are called as sporozoans?

Answer 1

because they reproduce by multiple binary fission and production of spores ovcur

Answer 2

The plasmodium like protozoans are called as 'sporozoans' because they form reproductive cells which is known as spores.

EXPLANATION:

The several species belonging to "obligate intracellular protozoan parasites" are classified as Sporozoans or Sporozoa. These belong to 'fifth Phylum' of the Protist Kingdom which is known as Apicomplexa. The disease malaria is caused by sporozoan protist. The plamodium like malarial organism passes from host to host through the spores present.