Why did baryonic matter accumulate slower than dark matter during the early universe's cooling phase?

Answer

Baryonic material was subject to pressure and radiation, slowing its accumulation.

Unlike dark matter which fell unimpeded into gravitational pockets, baryonic matter experienced pressure and radiation, making its collapse toward gravitational centers slower.

Why did baryonic matter accumulate slower than dark matter during the early universe's cooling phase?

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