Fig. 5: Overview of experimental setups to study spatial patterns.
From: Disentangling the feedback loops driving spatial patterning in microbial communities
Experimental setups differ in multiple ways, including the space accessible for cell growth, the way that nutrients diffuse, and how interactions play out. For each experimental setup, the top panel represents a basic overview, while the lower panel displays how chemicals travel within the system. Gray hexagons represent nutrients in the media, while pink triangles and green squares represent chemicals released by the cells. Schematics are shown for: a Colony biofilms on agar plates. b Biofilms in microfluidic flow cells. c Monolayers in microfluidic growth chambers. d Microcolonies on agar pads.
