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The International Code of Nomenclature of Prokaryotes (ICNP) now recognizes the phylum category, impacting prokaryotic taxonomy. This study revises four phyla names for valid publication under the ICNP guidelines.

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Microbiology
Prokaryotic Taxonomy
Bacteriology

Background:

The International Code of Nomenclature of Prokaryotes (ICNP) has incorporated the phylum category.
Valid publication of prokaryotic names requires adherence to specific taxonomic ranks and criteria.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and describe four phyla names for valid publication under the ICNP.
To ensure taxonomic stability and clarity in prokaryotic classification.

Main Methods:

Review and modification of existing phyla descriptions ('Abditibacteriota', 'Desulfobacterota').
Proposal of new phyla names ('Methanobacteriota', 'Nanobdellota') based on established genera and ICNP requirements.

Main Results:

Modified descriptions for 'Abditibacteriota' and 'Desulfobacterota' are provided.
'Methanobacteriota' is proposed as a replacement for 'Euryarchaeota'.
'Nanobdellota' is proposed to replace 'Nanoarchaeota'.

Conclusions:

The proposed names and descriptions meet the ICNP criteria for valid publication of phyla.
This work contributes to the formalization of prokaryotic taxonomy at the phylum level.