K-P-C-O-F-G-S

The acronym used to remember the breakdown of species classification, with the genus and species comprising the scientific name. (ex. Human= Homo (Genus) Sapien (Species))

King......Kingdom
Philip....Phylum
Could.....Class
Only......Order
Find......Family
Good......Genus
Students..Species

K-P-C-O-F-G-S means King Philip Could Only Find Good Students

by pat325ci March 13, 2008