Not just slime

Beneath the slippery exterior of a microbial biofilm lies a remarkably organized community of organisms. Ben-Ari takes a look at these organisms that are found in everything from shower scum to dental plaque.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:	Bioscience Vol. 49; no. 9; pp. 689 - 695
Main Author:	Ben-Ari, Elia T.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford Oxford University Press 01-09-1999
Subjects:	Anatomy Bacteria Biofilms Community Relations Dentistry Environment Microbiology Microorganisms Molecular Biology Researchers Scum Water
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Summary:	Beneath the slippery exterior of a microbial biofilm lies a remarkably organized community of organisms. Ben-Ari takes a look at these organisms that are found in everything from shower scum to dental plaque.
ISSN:	0006-3568 1525-3244
DOI:	10.2307/1313592