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Cells contact the top of narrow patterns (a), vertical sides (b), and top of wide patterns/smooth surfaces (c) exhibit different alignment in cell orientation, which further affects cell cluster formation. Only one flagellum is shown for each cell for clarity. The cells attached on the side of producing patterns and in the grooves are not shown.
