Chapter 2 Properties of Biofilms

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In this chapter we explore the biofilm phenomenon: historical recognition of the importance of biofilms to an understanding of microbiology; biofilms as  natural phenomena; formation, growth, colonization, and defense mechanisms of biofilms. More content is planned for this chapter, and there are still a few images and video clips to identify and include, but it is quite usable now as it stands.  It appears only at the blue (intermediate) level at this time.