Cells can be grown either in suspension or adherent cultures. The association has puzzled art historians, as Rivera was a staunch adherent of Marxism. When suppressed, the biofilms are less adherent and easier to treat. In biomedical research, crystal violet can be used to stain the nuclei of adherent cells. Dionysius Musaphia, an adherent of Spinoza, likewise became a follower. Huneric was a fervent adherent to Arianism. Einar Selvik is an adherent of modern Paganism characterized by animism. The finished coating is chemically stable and very adherent. Samudra replied that he was a disciple of Buddha and adherent to the Dharma. Regardless of his claims, Meyer always remained a covert, steadfast adherent of Nazism. These lesions then develop increasing amounts of white, adherent scale. Three carpels are under a constant, trilobed ovary adherent, which is sparsely hairy. It also entered Modern Hebrew as such, meaning "adherent" or "disciple". She was raised a Christian Scientist and remained a lifelong adherent. Lugo was an adherent of liberation theology.