Question

Which of the following is the correct sequence of taxonomic hierarchy?

• A. Kingdom $\rightarrow$ Phylum $\rightarrow$ Class $\rightarrow$ Order $\rightarrow$ Family $\rightarrow$ Genus $\rightarrow$ Species
• B. Species $\rightarrow$ Genus $\rightarrow$ Family $\rightarrow$ Order $\rightarrow$ Class $\rightarrow$ Phylum $\rightarrow$ Kingdom
• C. Kingdom $\rightarrow$ Class $\rightarrow$ Phylum $\rightarrow$ Order $\rightarrow$ Family $\rightarrow$ Genus $\rightarrow$ Species
• D. Phylum $\rightarrow$ Kingdom $\rightarrow$ Class $\rightarrow$ Order $\rightarrow$ Family $\rightarrow$ Genus $\rightarrow$ Species

Hint:

To easily remember the taxonomic hierarchy in descending order, use the popular English mnemonic:
"Keep Pots Clean or Family Gets Sick"
(K = Kingdom, P = Phylum, C = Class, O = Order, F = Family, G = Genus, S = Species).
This ensures you never mix up the sequence in exams.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Taxonomic hierarchy.
Kingdom to Species: King Philip Came Over For Good Soup.
Answer: Kingdom-Phylum-Class-Order-Family-Genus-Species