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Published on: December 24, 2015

Judicial Opinions 133 and 134.

David R Arahal¹, Carolee T Bull², Henrik Christensen³

¹Departamento de Microbiología y Ecología, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain.

International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology

|June 25, 2026

Summary

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This study clarifies prokaryotic nomenclature, addressing homonyms and synonyms. It resolves naming conflicts for Methylacidiphilaceae, Methylacidiphilales, Yokenella, and Providencia, ensuring taxonomic stability.

Keywords:

Approved Lists Candidatus Providence group acidophilic bacteria enteric group human pathogens methane-oxidizing bacteria taxonomy

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Area of Science:

Bacteriology
Microbial Taxonomy
Nomenclature

Background:

The International Code of Nomenclature of Prokaryotes (ICNP) governs bacterial naming conventions.
Homonyms and heterotypic synonyms present complex challenges in microbial taxonomy.
Previous taxonomic decisions require clarification regarding specific bacterial names.

Purpose of the Study:

To clarify the definition of 'homonym' within the ICNP.
To resolve illegitimate names arising from homonymy and synonymy.
To provide stability for the names Methylacidiphilaceae, Methylacidiphilales, Yokenella, and Providencia.

Main Methods:

Judicial Commission review of nomenclature rules and case precedents.
Analysis of homotypic and heterotypic synonymy.
Evaluation of genus and epithet priority based on the ICNP.

Main Results:

The names Methylacidiphilum caldifontis, Methylacidiphilum, Methylacidiphilaceae, and Methylacidiphilales (Awala et al. 2023) were deemed illegitimate.
Methylacidiphilaceae and Methylacidiphilales were conserved with Methylacidiphilum Ratnadevi et al. 2023 as the type genus.
Yokenella regensburgei was conserved over Koserella trabulsii, and Providencia alcalifaciens epithet was conserved over Proteus inconstans.

Conclusions:

The Judicial Commission's decisions ensure taxonomic clarity and stability for the studied bacterial taxa.
The rulings reinforce the application of the ICNP in resolving complex nomenclature issues.
Accurate bacterial nomenclature is crucial for consistent scientific communication and research.