Their concave upper valves hold a thin layer of sediment that is thought to prevent fouling organisms from colonizing.

Promptly refrigerate or freeze all perishable groceries to prevent harmful organisms from multiplying.

These bacteria help prevent other organisms, such as yeast, from growing in excess and causing vaginal symptoms.

Endophytes may benefit host plants by preventing pathogenic organisms from colonizing them.

Anti-fouling paint, or bottom paint, prevents barnacles and other marine organisms from adhering to the hulls of ships.

This may be used, as it is in some other sea anemone species, to prevent competing organisms from settling and occupying space nearby.

Inhibiting contamination would reduce corrosion, and prevent marine organisms from growing on the hull of the ships.

TBT compounds prevent barnacles and other marine organisms from adhering to a boat's hull.

Intersleek works by preventing water-borne organisms from sticking to steel and concrete surfaces.

Some sponges produce anti-fouling compounds which they release into the surrounding water to try to prevent other organisms colonizing their surface.