| QS | Quorum Sensing |
| AHL | Acylated Homoserine Lactone |
| PAHs | Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons |
| CSH | Cell Surface Hydrophobicity |
| DAP | 2,6-Daminopimelic Acid |
| MATH | Microbial Adhesion to Hydrocarbons |
| CFUs | Colony-forming Units |
| OD | Optical Denstity |
| TCA | Tricarboxylic Acid |
| SEM | Scanning Electron Microscopy |
| TLC | Thin Layer Chromatography |
| ArdR | Aromatic Degradation Regulator |