The current paper is focused on Phormidium. We never used Myxobacteria, and we have no idea about the motility in Myxobacteria. To clarify the situation, the mention to Myxobacteria was added in the text.
In Lines 309–315: References 17 and 22 are accurately described, however these models relate to gliding in Myxobacteria, a distinction not noted in the text. Thus, comparisons between these models (including the focal adhesion model) and the current model are only valid if the mechanism of motility in these microorganisms is the same. The authors should (briefly) explain their reasoning on the validity of comparing these two systems, and the implications of their findings to motility in Myxobacteria.