Which of the following is the organizing body that sets the rules for naming a new prokaryotic species or taxa?

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The International Committee on Systematics of Prokaryotes is the organizing body that sets the rules for naming a new prokaryotic species or taxa. Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology and the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology provide information on classification and identification of prokaryotes, but they do not set the rules for naming new taxa. The Prokaryotic Society of America and World Microbiological Organization are professional organizations but do not specifically deal with the naming of new prokaryotic species.

Which of the Following Is the Organizing Body That Sets