"Bacterial biofilms" refers to communities of bacteria that stick together and form a slimy layer on surfaces. They can be found in places like dental plaque, pipes, and even on our teeth. Full definition
Specifically, we have pioneered a technique to repurpose the matrix proteins of bacterial biofilms as programmable materials scaffolds that can be produced easily and cheaply. (seas.harvard.edu)
«Tug of war among bacteria: Mechanical forces control the architecture of bacterial biofilms.» (sciencedaily.com)