Abstract
Bacterial communities respond to stimuli in a consorted manner, quite differing from planktonic bacteria. Bacterial growth in biofilm form is the most predominant in all mega and micro-habitats. This matrix stabilized microbial consortia develops in the heterogenic micro-environment creating an interface of any two of solid, liquid or gas where biofilm forms. Biofilm formation offers nutrient acquisition by sorption, synergistic use and recycling. It also benefits by retention of aqueous support and enhanced cell to cell communication. But the most important ones are coordinated behavior and tolerance to stress like biocides and disinfectants.
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