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. 2002 Sep;8(9):881–890. doi: 10.3201/eid0809.020063

Table 1. Variables important in cell attachment and biofilm formation.

Properties of the substratum Properties of the bulk fluid Properties of the cell
Texture or roughness Flow velocity Cell surface hydrophobicity
Hydrophobicity pH Fimbriae
Conditioning film Temperature Flagella
Cations Extracellular polymeric substances
Presence of antimicrobial agents