Mnemonics: Biological Classification | Science & Technology for UPSC CSE PDF Download

This document will help you remember important information about Biological Classification in a fun and easy way. Inside, you'll find mnemonics—memory tricks—that will make it easier for you to remember key concepts, examples, and classifications related to Biological Classification.

Whether you're studying for an exam, preparing for a quiz, or simply looking to enhance your understanding of Biological Classification, these mnemonics will serve as valuable memory tools. Utilize them alongside your regular study routine to reinforce your knowledge and increase your recall ability.

Happy mnemonic learning!

Five Kingdom Classification

Mnemonic: MaP oF PLAces

• Monera: Mostly unicellular, Prokaryotic (lack true nucleus)
• Protista: Mostly unicellular, Eukaryotic (have true nucleus)
• Fungi: Mostly multicellular, Eukaryotic, Chitin cell walls, Saprophytic nutrition
• PLantae: Multicellular, Eukaryotic, Cellulose cell walls, Autotrophic nutrition
• Animalia: Multicellular, Eukaryotic, No cell walls, Heterotrophic nutrition

Mnemonic Explanation: The mnemonic "MaP oF PLAces" is a helpful tool for remembering the five kingdoms in the classification of living organisms: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia. Each letter in the mnemonic represents the first letter of one of these kingdoms.

Kingdom Monera

Mnemonic: Monera - BCP

• B - Bacteria: The kingdom Monera includes various types of bacteria, which are single-celled prokaryotic microorganisms.
• C - Cell wall: Monerans have a cell wall composed of peptidoglycan, which helps protect and maintain the shape of the cell.
• P - Prokaryotes: Organisms in the kingdom Monera are prokaryotes, lacking a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

Kingdom Protista

Mnemonic: Dinosaur Carrying Egg on a Slippery Place

• D: Dinoflagellate
• C: Chrysophytes
• E: Euglenoids
• S: Slime Moulds
• P:  Protozoans

Check this mnemonic for the various organisms under Kingdom Protista.

Kingdom Fungi

Mnemonic: BADaPao (like vada pao)

It's for learning the types of fungi:

• B: Basidiomycetes
• A: Ascomycetes
• D: Deuteromycetes
• P: Phycomycetes

(i) Basidiomycetes

Mnemonic: AGra to US via PAKistan

• A: Agaricus( mushroom)
• US: Ustilago( smut)
• PAK: Puccinia( rust fungus)

(ii) Ascomycetes

Mnemonic: write YES with the NEw PENCil

• YE: Yeast
• S: Aspergillus
• NE: Neurospora
• PEN: penicillium

(iii) Phycomycetes

Mnemonic: RAMU

• R: Rhizopus (bread mould)
• A: Albugo (parasitic fungus on mustard)
• MU: Mucor

Virus and Viroid

Lichens