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Biological classification systems

Biological classification systems organize living things into groups based on shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships. Starting from broad categories like domains and kingdoms, organisms are progressively classified into more specific groups such as phyla, classes, orders, families, genera, and species. This system helps scientists identify, study, and understand the diversity of life, showing how different organisms are related. It’s a structured way to categorize life forms, highlighting similarities and differences, and revealing their evolutionary history.