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Taxonomy mnemonics are used to memorize the scientific classification applied in taxonomy. They are usually constructed with a series of words that begin with the letters KPCOFGS, corresponding to the initials of the primary taxonomic ranks. Words beginning with D (corresponding to
Taxonomy mnemonics are used to memorize the scientific classification applied in taxonomy. They are usually constructed with a series of words that begin with the letters KPCOFGS, corresponding to the initials of the primary taxonomic ranks. Words beginning with D (corresponding to domain
Domain may refer to:
Mathematics
*Domain of a function, the set of input values for which the (total) function is defined
**Domain of definition of a partial function
**Natural domain of a partial function
**Domain of holomorphy of a function
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) are sometimes added to the beginning of the sequence, and words beginning with S (corresponding to subspecies
In biological classification, subspecies is a rank below species, used for populations that live in different areas and vary in size, shape, or other physical characteristics (morphology), but that can successfully interbreed. Not all species ...
) are sometimes added at the end of the sequence.
For example:
''King Phillip came over for great spaghetti'' has the first letter of each word corresponding in order to the first letter of the descending order of scientific classification.
Zoology mnemonics
Zoology mnemonics, which are used to memorize the scientific taxonomic classification system, include: * "Do kindly place candy out for good students" * "Keep pond clean or fish get sick" * "Kings play chess on fancy glass stools"Botany mnemonics
Botanical taxonomy uses the rank of division in place of phylum. Some botany mnemonics follow one of the "King Phillip" variants, with David in place of Phillip.See also
* Biological classificationReferences
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