Zoology Mnemonic


Zoology mnemonics, with zoological phrases, are used to memorize the scientific classification applied in zoology.

For example, the phrase King Penguins congregate on frozen ground sometimes, has the first letter of each word of the mnemonic corresponding in order to the first letter of the descending order of scientific classification.

Mnemonic Zoology term
King Kingdom
Penguins Phylum
Congregate Class
On Order
Frozen Family
Ground Genus
Sometimes Species

Another zoology mnemonic, Keep pond clean or frogs get sick, is a phrase commonly used as a shorter alternative.