👉 A protonegroid is a type of protostar that has formed through the fusion of two or more smaller protostars. These protonovae are often described as "hot" and "massive," as they have a high temperature and luminosity, indicating that they have undergone significant mass loss over time. Protonegroids can be found in a wide variety of environments, including galaxies and starbursts, where their formation is thought to be driven by the collapse of larger