The following bacterial genera belong to the Enterobacteriaceae. In particular, __________ display swarming behavior prior to forming __________.
A) Escherichia; colonies
B) Proteus; biofilms
C) Pseudomonas; endospores
D) Caulbacter; stalks
E) Myxobacteria; fruiting bodies

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Proteus is known for swarming behavior prior to forming biofilms. None of the other options are Enterobacteriaceae genera, and they do not necessarily display swarming behavior or form colonies or biofilms in the same way as Proteus.

The Following Bacterial Genera Belong to the Enterobacteriaceae