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    Glossary classification

    systematic arrangement of organisms based on shared traits

    Classification in biology refers to the systematic arrangement of living organisms into categories based on shared characteristics and genetic relationships. This hierarchical system, which includes levels such as kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species, helps scientists organize and understand the diversity of life, including the study of hair and conditions like alopecia.

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