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    • Genome Taxonomy Database (GTDB) offers species-level resolution but lacks fine-grained discriminatory power.
    • Existing taxonomic systems face challenges with nomenclature changes and integrating new genomic data.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and validate the Life Identification Number (LIN) approach for a more resolved and flexible microbial taxonomy.
    • To demonstrate the utility of LINgroups in unifying disparate taxonomic classifications and managing nomenclature shifts.
    • To assess the robustness of LIN assignment for fine-grained taxonomic discrimination, including within-species groups.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized the Life Identification Number (LIN) as a quantitative framework for microbial classification.
    • Employed LINgroups as an organizational concept to bridge existing and future taxonomic databases.
    • Performed experimental validation to map between taxonomies and assess LIN assignment robustness.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated the effectiveness of LINs and LINgroups in integrating diverse bacterial taxonomies into a unified framework.
    • Showcased the ability of LINs to provide taxonomic resolution below the species level.
    • Confirmed the robustness of LIN assignment to hyper-parameter variations in within-species analyses.

    Conclusions:

    • The LIN approach offers a principled and quantitative method to enhance microbial taxonomy resolution and flexibility.
    • LINgroups effectively address challenges posed by microbial nomenclature changes and reclassifications.
    • This framework facilitates the integration of genomic data for a more cohesive understanding of microbial diversity.