Preparing for biofilm studies in the field.
In their natural environments, microorganisms are under constant environmental selection to form biofilms. Using aquatic biofilms as an example, this unit illustrates general concepts in field biology and practical suggestions for designing, conducting, and analyzing biofilm experiments at varying distances from the laboratory. The unit also addresses an example of a special situation (space flight) where experimentation must be done by proxy through another individual or machine.
McLean
Robert J C
RJ
Department of Biology, Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas, USA.
Simpson
Thomas R
TR
D000818:Animals; D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001422:Bacterial Adhesion; D018441:Biofilms; D004783:Environmental Microbiology / Q000592:standards*; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D008828:Microbiological Techniques; D013685:Telecommunications