The order of the eight levels of taxonomy, from least specific (largest) to most specific (smallest) include;
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Taxonomy is the method of grouping and naming of species. The modern taxonomic classification system has eight main levels from least specific (largest) to most specific (smallest) which include; Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species. Organisms are classified into each rank based on inherited similar characteristics that exist between the organisms. A domain is the largest level which is further divided into kingdoms. There are six groups under kingdom which include; Plantae, Animalia, Fungi, Protista, Archaebacteria and Eubacteria.