What the influence of the nature of submerged artifical surfaces on the structure of microbial biofilms communities?
Keywords: biofouling, biofilm, bacteria, diatoms, antifouling paint, microbial ecology.
Biofouling is a natural process of colonization of submerged surfaces, involving a wide range of organisms, from bacteria to invertebrates. The biofilm formation starts with the recruitment of pioneer bacteria and rapidly evolves to a more complex structure, involving other microorganisms, including...
