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Pseudomonas aeruginosa

A type of bacteria known for its biofilm formation, motility through flagella and pili, antibiotic resistance, and as an opportunistic pathogen affecting immunocompromised individuals.

Vibrio alginolyticus

A bacterium that possesses adhesion molecules (capsule) and extracellular products, such as hemolysins.

Vibrio fluvialis

A bacterium characterized by the production of hemolysins and proteases.

Vibrio parahaemolyticus

A bacterium known for its hemolytic properties and cytotoxic effects.

Cetrimide media

A selective media used to isolate Pseudomonas aeruginosa by disrupting nitrogen and phosphorus levels in other bacteria.

Mannitol Sugar Agar (MSA)

A selective and differential media that differentiates between mannitol fermenters (yellow) and non-fermenters (red), used primarily for isolating Staphylococcus species.

Thiosulfate Citrate Bile Salt Sucrose (TCBS) Agar

A selective and differential media used for isolating Vibrio species.

Halophile

An organism that thrives in environments with high salt concentrations, such as certain Vibrio species.

Biofilm

A complex aggregation of microorganisms marked by the adherence to surfaces, commonly formed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Opportunistic pathogen

An organism that causes disease in immunocompromised individuals, exemplified by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.