 Biofilms are essential to the survival of bacteria in harsh environments and can be found on a wide range of surfaces. These communities are composed of multiple species of bacteria and are formed when bacteria attach to a surface and begin to grow together. The rigidity of the surface plays a key role in how the bacteria interact with each other and how they form the biofilm. Soft surfaces allow more bacteria to attach and spread out, while harder surfaces restrict the growth of the biofilm. Additionally, the type of surface affects the production of certain proteins and enzymes, which can lead to different types of biofilms being produced. This article was authored by Sofia Gomez, Lionel Buro, Karen John, and others.