Bloom Biofilm

 | Property | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Image** | ![Bloom Biofilm](Bloom Biofilm.png) | | **Species** | Various | | **Attitude** | Passive | | **Type** | Anchored | | **Category** | Bloom |  -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.+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.  -## Databank Entry+## Appearance  -**Source:** [Scan](Scan) [Bloom Biofilm](Bloom_Biofilm)+*Section requires expansion.*  -Biofilm is an external structure created by bacteria--a city to support their growth. The first bodies on Earth were probably biofilms.+## Behavior  +*Section requires expansion.*+ +## Databank Entry+ +**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.+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.+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.+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?+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.+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.+**Assessment:** Ecological unknown. Possibly dangerous. Avoid contact or find a tool to destroy.+ +*Source: Scan Bloom Biofilm*