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This volume presents the "International Code of Nomenclature of Bacteria and Viruses," also known as the Bacteriological Code, as of its publication date in June 1958. Authored by the International Committee on Bacteriological Nomenclature, this document establishes the rules and recommendations governing the naming of bacterial and viral species. It provides a standardized framework crucial for clarity and consistency in scientific communication and research.
This historical document is essential for researchers, historians of science, and legal scholars interested in the development of scientific standards and the evolution of biological classification. It offers valuable insights into the processes by which scientific consensus is achieved and formalized, with enduring relevance to modern bacteriological and virological studies.
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