Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 25 - Bacteria, Archaea, and Viruses - 25.3 - Ecological Communities Depend on Prokaryotes - 25.3 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 546: 3

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A biofilm is a dense layer of microbes that releases a polysaccharide matrix that traps other cells. Biofilm creation is of particular interest to researchers because they may aid in understanding of the relationships between prokaryotes, as well as density-linked activities.

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A biofilm is a dense layer of microbes that releases a polysaccharide matrix that traps other cells. Biofilm creation is of particular interest to researchers because they may aid in understanding of the relationships between prokaryotes, as well as density-linked activities.
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