International Committee on Systematics of Prokaryotes Frequently Asked Questions

Here we have compiled answers to questions about the activities of the International Committee on Systematics of Prokaryotes (ICSP). Please visit the pages of the ICSP website [https://the-icsp.org/] for information on specific topics and please check the “ICSP matters” section of the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology (IJSEM) to remain up-to-date regarding the activities of the committee.FAQ as approved in the ICSP-EB meeting on 27th October 2022, with minor changes made in subsequent e-mails and some minor formal modifications for the purpose of generating a PDF. Last version approved in the ICSP-EB meeting on 30th March 2023