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The process of biofilm formation. Initially, individual bacterial cells attach to a surface. These cells then produce a sticky extracellular polymeric substance, which aids in attachment and allows the biofilm to grow larger. As it matures, the biofilm takes on a distinctive architecture, including water channels and nutrient gradients. The diagram is courtesy of P. Dirckx at the MSU Center for Biofilm Engineering.
