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A biofilm is any group of microorganisms in which cells stick to each other and can adhere to a surface. These cells are frequently embedded within a self-produced matrix. Biofilm extracellular polymeric substance, which is also referred to as a slime, is a conglomeration composed of extracellular DNA, proteins, and polysaccharides. Biofilms may form on non-living surfaces (not just living) and can be prevalent in industrial and hospital environments as well as in nature.
Formation of a biofilm begins when free-floating microorganisms attach to a surface. If these first colonists are not immediately separated from the surface, they can anchor themselves more permanently using cell adhesion structures such as pili.
