Abstract
Microorganisms can effectively communicate with each other. They share information about their community size (quorum), and thereby their nutrient requirement, then take appropriate action such as moving away. They use signalling molecules to coordinate their behaviour. These compounds, like similar molecules in humans, are called pheromones.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Mighty microbes |
| Subtitle of host publication | the amazing world of microorganisms |
| Editors | Joop van Doorn, Joen Luirink, John van der Oost, Bauke Oudega, Lesley Robertson, Henk Smit, Peter Willemsen, Claud Biemans |
| Place of Publication | Castricum; The Netherlands |
| Publisher | Microcanon Foundation |
| Chapter | 18 |
| Pages | 71-73 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-90-816644-4-8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Keywords
- Microbiology
- quorum sensing
- communication