reproduction by multiple fission and growth of a spore or zygote resulting in a large number of 2n sporozoites -- essentially fully formed infectious cells. Aesexual reproduction. As opposed to gamogony (resulting in 1n gametes) and merogony (a single large cell, a schizont, splits into many small specialized infective forms, or merozoites).

sexual reproduction process in sporozoan parasites leading to formation of oocysts and sporozoites

The growth or development of an animal or a zooid from a nonsexual germ.