Originally Posted by rlinden http://www.forvo.com/word/proinsias/ There is audio of the name here, pronunciation seems to vary. I love Irish names, but this one doesn't do it for me. Thanks, this helped a lot. Now that I heard it I must say this one definitely doesn't do it for me either.Originally Posted by rlinden. http://www.forvo.com/word/proinsias/. There is audio of the name here, pronunciation seems to vary. I love Irish names, but this one doesn't do it for me.ow that I heard it I must say this one definitely doesn't do it for me either. Originally Posted by rlinden. http://www.forvo.com/word/proinsias/. There is audio of the name here, pronunciation seems to vary. I love Irish names, but this one doesn't do it for me.
A capsule is closely associated with cells and does not wash off easily, while a slime layer is more diffuse and is easily washed away. Figure 2-50 shows the capsule surrounding Klebsiella planticola. Figure 2.50 Capsule surrounding cells of Klebsiella planticola.
The function of the slime layer is to protect the bacteria cells from environmental dangers such as antibiotics and desiccation. The slime layer also allows bacteria to adhere to smooth surfaces such as prosthetic medical devices and catheters.