Seven Levels of Classification

Class

A class is a group or set (of things or entities) with common characteristics, attributes, qualities or traits.

Family

A family is A taxonomic rank in the classification of organisms between genus and orde

Kingdom

A kingdom is a taxonomic rank that is composed of smaller groups called phyla (or divisions, in plants).

Order

An order is a taxonomic rank used in classifying organisms, generally below the class, and comprised of families sharing a set of similar nature or character,

Genus

Genus is A class or group with common attributes.

Phylum

Phylum is a taxonomic rank at the level below Kingdom and above Class in biological classification, especially of animals.

Species

Species is The lowest taxonomic rank, and the most basic unit or category of biological classification.