Earth-like planet
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Earth-like planet is used as a synonym for either of the following:
- Earth analogEarth analogAn Earth analog is a theoretical other planet with conditions similar to Earth....
, denoting planets of a higher degree of similarity to Earth than terrestrial planets - Terrestrial planetTerrestrial planetA terrestrial planet, telluric planet or rocky planet is a planet that is composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals. Within the Solar System, the terrestrial planets are the inner planets closest to the Sun...
, denoting planets of a higher degree of similarity to Earth than gassy planets