Microbial Extracellular Polymeric Substances (EPSs) in Ocean Systems
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Microbial Extracellular Polymeric Substances (EPSs) in Ocean Systems
Microbial cells (i.e., bacteria, archaea, microeukaryotes) in oceans secrete a diverse array of large molecules, collectively called extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) or simply exopolymers. These secretions facilitate attachment to surfaces that lead to the formation of structured 'biofilm' communities. In open-water environments, they also lead to formation of organic colloids, and lar...
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عنوان ژورنال: Frontiers in Microbiology
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1664-302X
DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.00922