Aggregate of microorganisms in which cells that are frequently embedded within a self-produced matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) adhere to each other and/or to a surface. …

Dec 20, 2025 · Biofilm, aggregate of bacteria held together by a mucuslike matrix of carbohydrate that adheres to a surface. Biofilms can form on the surfaces of liquids, solids, and living …

Feb 4, 2025 · What is a biofilm? A biofilm is a community of living microorganisms embedded in a slimy matrix that provides protection against external aggressors, like desiccation, antibiotics, …

Jul 20, 2025 · A biofilm is a structured community of microorganisms that adhere to a surface and are encased in a self-produced protective matrix. These are not just random groupings of …

Biofilm forms when bacteria adhere to surfaces in moist environments by excreting a slimy, glue-like substance. Sites for biofilm formation include all kinds of surfaces: natural materials above …

Apr 9, 2025 · Biofilms are three-dimensional (3D) aggregates of mono- or heterogeneous microorganisms embedded in a self-produced mucilaginous extracellular polymeric matrix. …

The formation of a biofilm occurs when planktonic cells attach to a substrate and become sessile. Cells in biofilms coordinate their activity by communicating through quorum sensing.

These accumulations of microorganisms of mono- or poly-microbial aggregates are commonly referred to as a biofilm and can consist of diverse communities of bacteria and fungi.

Oct 2, 2025 · A biofilm is a colony of microorganisms held together by extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) and is ubiquitous on any non-sterile wetted surface. They can contain (in …

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