What’s in a Name? Hellenic Origins of Microbiological Nomenclature

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

Summary of the manuscript:

In this manuscript, the authors trace the roots of names in the world of microbiology. It shows how many names come from Greek and Latin, with Linnaean binomial nomenclature playing a big role. It gives examples such as Streptococci and Staphylococci, where the names reflect what the bacteria look like under a microscope. Also, Latin color words are often used in bacterial names. Some bacteria are even named after scientists who made important discoveries in the field. Finally, the manuscript looks at how viruses and fungi are named, showing the different linguistic influences that have shaped these names over time.

After thoroughly evaluating the manuscript, I suggest approving it for publication.

Author Response

Dear Reviewers,

We would like to thank you for all your kind comments!

According to the journal format requirement, the manuscript has now been extended to approximately 4000 words.

Thank you again for your valuable time that you spent to revise the manuscript.

Best regards

Prof. Georgia Vrioni

Reviewer 2 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

Very interesting work. It can be published as it is

Author Response

Dear Reviewers,

We would like to thank you for all your kind comments!

According to the journal format requirement, the manuscript has now been extended to approximately 4000 words.

Thank you again for your valuable time that you spent to revise the manuscript.

Best regards

Prof. Georgia Vrioni

Reviewer 3 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

Dear authors,

thank you very much for remembering us the history of medical and microbiological nomenclature. Very interesting reading. It is good to know the history and its impact on the average microbiologist life. Even though it is not a typical scientific work, we should also provide space for such information.

Author Response

Dear Reviewers,

We would like to thank you for all your kind comments!

According to the journal format requirement, the manuscript has now been extended to approximately 4000 words.

Thank you again for your valuable time that you spent to revise the manuscript.

Best regards

Prof. Georgia Vrioni