Explain the purpose and phase where cells lose flagella and motility in biofilm formation, and why the amount of cell density is an important factor in type of bacteria where biofilm formation is triggered.

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Chapter7: Basic Clinical Microbiology
Section7.3: Culture Techniques For Bacteriology
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Explain the purpose and phase where cells lose flagella and motility in biofilm formation, and why the amount of cell density is an important factor in type of bacteria where biofilm formation is triggered.  
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