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. …

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

Bacterial biofilms are complex microbial communities encased in extracellular polymeric substances. Their formation is a multi-step process. Biofilms are a significant problem in …

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 …

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 …

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.

Biofilms are communities of microorganisms (e.g. bacteria, protozoa, algae, fungi), which attach to surfaces and are embedded in a matrix of highly hydrated extracellular polymeric substances …

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

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.