Bloom Biofilm

 | Property | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Image** | ![Bloom Biofilm](Bloom Biofilm.png) | | **Species** | Various | | **Attitude** | Passive | | **Type** | Sessile | | **Category** | Bloom |  -The **Bloom Biofilm**, not to be confused with Bloom Sap, is a sessile Bloom organism. It is not directly linked to any Bloom Node or Canker. As with other Bloom infections, it is destroyed using a Sonic Resonator. Bloom Biofilms are an indicator of something important or interesting in the space behind them.+The **Bloom Biofilm**, not to be confused with [Bloom Sap](Bloom_Sap), is a sessile [Bloom](Bloom) organism. It is not directly linked to any Bloom Node or Canker. As with other Bloom infections, it is destroyed using a [Sonic Resonator](Sonic_Resonator). Bloom Biofilms are an indicator of something important or interesting in the space behind them.   ## Databank Entry  -**Source:** Scan Bloom Biofilm+**Source:** [Scan](Scan) [Bloom Biofilm](Bloom_Biofilm)   Biofilm is an external structure created by bacteria--a city to support their growth. The first bodies on Earth were probably biofilms.   Biofilms allow bacteria to colonize hostile substrates, like medical equipment or exposed rock face.   ### 1. Unusual toughness A Crystalline protein structure similar to spider silk--too tough to cut by hand. May be vulnerable to sonic resonance.   ### 2. Internal electrical network Nanowires allow bacteria to share electrons for different metabolic reactions. Capable of growth even in extreme environments.   ### 3. Multiple bacterial species Optogenetic analysis detects thousands of distinct strains in the film. Reproductive patterns anomalous.   ### 4. Viral superinfection The film is infected with two strains of large RNA virus (generated name "Proteavirus alpha" and "Proteavirus Beta"). These strains are in competition: Viruses from one strain infect and destroy bacteria infected by the other. Possibly a case of interguild predation?   ### 5. Possible kharaatypic activity Some structures within the biofilm distantly resemble kharaa microforms encountered in the Ariadne Arm. Further analysis required.   **Assessment:** Ecological unknown. Possibly dangerous. Avoid contact or find a tool to destroy.