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Scanning electron microscopy indicated that the bacterial cultures obtained from gas industry pipelines were capable of forming biofilms on metal coupons, and corrosion of the metal coupons occurred beneath these biofilms. Panel A illustrates the intact biofilm at the top left corner and the metal surface beneath. Panel B illustrates the corrosion of the metal coupon under higher magnification.
