* By diameter: Asteroids are indeed the largest solid minor bodies in the solar system. They dwarf comets in size. Ceres, the largest asteroid, is over 900 kilometers in diameter.
* By mass: Things get a bit trickier here. While asteroids are generally more massive than comets, there are some exceptions. For example, some comets have a significant amount of ice and dust, and their total mass can be comparable to or even exceed that of some asteroids.
In summary:
* Largest by diameter: Yes, asteroids are the largest solid minor bodies.
* Largest by mass: It's more complicated, as some comets can be surprisingly massive due to their icy composition.
It's important to remember: There is a lot of variation within both asteroid and comet populations, and these categories are not always clear-cut. There are also other minor bodies in the solar system, like dwarf planets, that can be even larger than some asteroids.
