We added the following clarification to the end of the non-dimensionalization section: “In the subsequent sections, simulations for β = 0 use a modified interaction force such that there is no cohesion, but the hard core repulsion is maintained, i.e., 0 0 c F = for 0 h ≥ , otherwise 0 c c F F = with β = 0.125.” (4)
Round 1: The authors develop and analyze a model for the dynamics of filamentous bacteria gliding in two dimensions.