Schizogony is a form of asexual reproduction commonly found in certain protozoa, particularly within the group known as Apicomplexa. In this process, a single organism divides multiple times to produce several offspring simultaneously. This method allows for rapid population growth, especially in environments where resources are abundant. During schizogony, the nucleus of the parent cell undergoes multiple divisions before the cytoplasm divides, resulting in several daughter cells. This reproductive strategy is significant in the life cycles of some parasites, such as Plasmodium, which causes malaria, enabling them to quickly increase their numbers within a host.