Figure 3From: Antibiosis interaction of Staphylococccus aureus on Aspergillus fumigatus assessed in vitro by mixed biofilm formation Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) micrographic in vitro S. aureus biofilm. A) aggregation and EPS production 5000X; B) aggregation and EPS production 20000X; C) expansion of the bacterial biofilm; polymeric bridge approaching closer (left inferior insert; 20000X); ECM in upper zone of the microcolony (upper right insert; 10000X); D) microcolonies of mature bacterial biofilm with ECM connecting bacteria and bacterial channels. C = channels, EPS = exopolymeric substances, B = bacteria, Eb = exopolymeric bridge, ECM = extracellular matrix.Back to article page