| The cytoplasm of the mature microgametocyte contains large quantities of tubulin, which upon activation rapidly polymerize into microtubules. |
| In addition, a microgametocyte gamete fusion protein, EtHAP2, was discovered. |
| Our data point to a major involvement of serine proteases and a non-thermolysin-like zinc metalloprotease in microgametocyte exflagellation. |
| The nucleus of the microgametocyte divides up, and the daughter-nuclei pass to the periphery. |
| Each microgametocyte produces approximately 100 motile microgametes, each capable of fertilising a single macrogamete. |
| During gametogenesis the microgametocyte replicates its genome three times in order to produce eight motile microgametes. |
