What does the cryptic crossword clue "Life story in verse based on physical characteristics (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BIO (synonym="biography, life story") + METRIC (synonym="in verse") = BIOMETRIC The answer is BIOMETRIC.

Life story in verse based on physical characteristics (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29532 | 12 Across | 2024-11-05 flower

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