The Settlement of Fouling Organisms on Hydrophobic Surfaces.

Abstract

Attachment surface preferences of four marine fouling organisms: a pseudomonad bacterium, the alga Chlorella Vulgaris, and two bryozoans (Watersipora cucullata and Bugula neritina) were assessed in the laboratory. In each case, more organisms attached to hydrophobic than to hydrophilic surfaces. Data obtained at sea with local populations of marine microorganisms showed a similar tendency. These data may be indicative of hydrophobic interactions in the settlement process. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA049444

Entities

People

  • G. I. Loeb

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesion
  • Adhesives
  • Algae
  • Alkenes
  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Blood Coagulation
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Electron Microscopes
  • Ethylenes
  • Fouling Organisms
  • Hydrophilic Properties
  • Hydrophobic Properties
  • Materials
  • Microorganisms
  • Plastics
  • Surface Energy
  • Surface Roughness

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Microbial Pathology
  • Theoretical Analysis.
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.