How Do Many of the Jovian- Type Extrasolar Planets Seem

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Essay

How do many of the jovian- type extrasolar planets seem to defy portions of the solar nebula theory? How can this perhaps be reconciled?

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Definitions:

Polyphenisms

The occurrence of two or more distinct phenotypes within a population due to environmental influences, rather than genetic differences.

Environmental Conditions

The various physical and biological factors that affect the living conditions of organisms in an ecosystem, including climate, terrain, water supply, and availability of food and predators.

Nonoverlapping

Pertaining to groups, generations, or time frames that do not intersect or share common elements.

Regulatory Regions

Specific sequences in DNA that control the level and timing of gene expression, critical for proper development and function in organisms.