Fig 10. Biofilm deformation and detachment at $\dot{\mathit{\gamma }}=\mathbf{0.20}{\mathit{s}}^{-\mathbf{1}}$.

(a) time, T^** = 0; (b) T^** = 8000; (c) T^** = 20000; (d) T^** = 70000; (e) T^** = 130000. Streamer formation and detachment is evident at the later stages of the deformation.