Role of bacterial biofilms and their EPS on settlement of barnacle (Amphibalanus reticulatus) larvae

• Published in: International biodeterioration & biodegradation Vol. 150; p. 104958
• Main Authors: Rajitha, K., Nancharaiah, Y.V., Venugopalan, V.P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Barking Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2020; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Alteromonas; Antifouling; Antifouling substances; Bacteria; Barnacle fouling; Biofilms; Biofouling; Biofouling control; Carbohydrates; Electric power generation; Fractionation; Larvae; Marine biofilms; Marine plants; Molting; Monoculture; Operational problems; Power plants; Seawater; Settlement inhibition; Strains (organisms); Barnacle fouling; Marine biofilms; Biofouling control; Settlement inhibition; Antifouling

Settlement of pelagic cypris larvae is crucial for barnacle biofouling which causes severe operational problems and economic penalties in maritime activities and seawater cooled power plants. Marine biofilms formed on submerged surfaces play a key role in settlement of larvae of barnacles and a prom...