Crenarchaeal Biofilm Formation under Extreme Conditions

Biofilm formation has been studied in much detail for a variety of bacterial species, as it plays a major role in the pathogenicity of bacteria. However, only limited information is available for the development of archaeal communities that are frequently found in many natural environments., a UV-induced pili deletion mutant showed decreased attachment of cells.The study gives first insights into formation and development of crenarchaeal biofilms in extreme environments