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Inducers of aggregate formation and their subsequent activities
| Potential inducer | Formation of aggregates | Migration to the pores | Colonization of the light organ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gram-negative bacteria | |||
| V. fischeri | + | + | + |
| V. fischeri (nonmotile) | + | − | − |
| V. parahaemolyticus | + | + | − |
| Escherichia coli | |||
| (heat-killed) | + | − | − |
| Gram-positive bacteria | |||
| Bacillus cereus | − | − | − |
| Listeria monocytogenes | − | − | − |
| Polystyrene microbeads | |||
| Alone | − | − | − |
| With V. fischeri cells | + | − | − |
| With purified | |||
| lipopolysaccharide | − | − | − |
