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Biofilm formation take place to destruct and threatened the organisms, also discuss its beneficial aspects?

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter26: Prokaryotes: Bacteria And Archaea

Section26.2: The Domain Bacteria

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