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arxiv: 2605.22510 · v1 · pith:H6YY7BMXnew · submitted 2026-05-21 · 🌌 astro-ph.GA · astro-ph.EP· astro-ph.SR

The habitability trade-off: Chemical decoupling and quenching in massive galaxies

Ana Mitra\v{s}inovi\'c , Nata\v{s}a Pavlov , Branislav Vukoti\'c , Stanislav Milo\v{s}evi\'c This is my paper

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Non-equilibrium galaxies dominate the high end of present-day habitability proxy distributions by more than an order of magnitude.

A machine-rendered reading of the paper's core claim, the machinery that carries it, and where it could break.

The paper examines massive star-forming galaxies in the TNG100 simulation at z=0 and identifies a large subpopulation with chemical decoupling between stars and gas. These systems show metal-rich stellar components paired with diluted gas reservoirs, tied to recent mergers and partial quenching, along with lower star-formation rates and gas fractions. Applying a proxy for terrestrial planet abundance that factors in stellar mass, gas metallicity, and sterilising event rates reveals that these non-equilibrium galaxies occupy the upper reaches of the habitability distribution far more than equilibrium galaxies. The authors frame this as a trade-off in which dilution and quenching reduce future planet formation efficiency while lowering radiation hazards for planets that already exist, and they note that Andromeda exhibits similar traits, pointing to time-dependent galactic habitability overall.

Core claim

A substantial fraction (~31.5%) of massive star-forming galaxies at z=0 are chemically decoupled, with metal-rich stars coexisting with diluted gas, driven by mergers and partial quenching; when a terrestrial planet abundance proxy is applied, these non-equilibrium systems dominate the high end of the inferred present-day habitability distribution and exceed equilibrium systems by more than an order of magnitude, indicating a habitability trade-off where the same processes that suppress future planet formation also reduce sterilising hazards.

What carries the argument

The terrestrial planet abundance proxy that combines stellar mass, gas-phase metallicity, and the rate of sterilising events, used to compare habitability outcomes between chemically decoupled and equilibrium galaxy populations.

If this is right

  • Non-equilibrium galaxies represent a transitional evolutionary phase with suppressed star-formation rates and reduced gas fractions.
  • Galactic habitability is intrinsically time-dependent rather than a fixed property of a galaxy.
  • Galaxies exiting their peak star-forming phase form a distinct demographic that is highly relevant for galaxy-scale habitability assessments.
  • The Andromeda galaxy (M31) displays qualitative similarities to the chemically decoupled population identified in the simulation.

Where Pith is reading between the lines

These are editorial extensions of the paper, not claims the author makes directly.

  • Similar chemically decoupled signatures could be searched for in observational surveys to flag galaxies currently offering reduced radiation hazards to their planets.
  • The time-dependent nature of the habitability trade-off suggests that the habitability ranking of a given galaxy can shift as it moves through merger or quenching episodes.
  • Refinements to the proxy might incorporate explicit time evolution to track how the trade-off plays out over cosmic time.

Load-bearing premise

The terrestrial planet abundance proxy that combines stellar mass, gas-phase metallicity, and the rate of sterilising events accurately captures the net habitability outcome for decoupled versus equilibrium populations.

What would settle it

Direct observations or counts showing that chemically decoupled galaxies like M31 do not host a substantially higher number of terrestrial planets or lower sterilising event rates than comparable equilibrium galaxies.

Figures

Figures reproduced from arXiv: 2605.22510 by Ana Mitra\v{s}inovi\'c, Branislav Vukoti\'c, Nata\v{s}a Pavlov, Stanislav Milo\v{s}evi\'c.

Figure 1
Figure 1. Figure 1: Stellar (top) and gas-phase (bottom) MZRs for the TNG100 par￾ent sample at z = 0. The colour map indicates the logarithmic number density of galaxies. Dashed red curves show the best-fitting asymptotic relations obtained by fitting the Zahid et al. (2014) parameterisation to the TNG100 data, with the resulting fit parameters (M0,Z0,γ) displayed in the corresponding panels [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig… view at source ↗
Figure 3
Figure 3. Figure 3: Merger statistics for the equilibrium (blue) and non-equilibrium (red) galaxy populations, normalised by the total number of galaxies in each population. Top panel: Distribution of lookback times to the most recent merger event of any stellar mass ratio, as recorded in the supplementary merger history catalogue (Rodriguez-Gomez et al. 2017; Eisert et al. 2023). Bottom panel: Distribution of the total numbe… view at source ↗
Figure 4
Figure 4. Figure 4: SFR as a function of stellar mass for equilibrium (left) and non-equilibrium (right) galaxies. The solid red line indicates the SFMS from Renzini & Peng (2015), with dashed lines showing the adopted scatter. Colour maps indicate the number of galaxies per bin in each panel; note that the colour scales differ between the equilibrium and non-equilibrium panels, reflecting the different sample sizes. −1.5 −1.… view at source ↗
Figure 5
Figure 5. Figure 5: Distribution of the stellar-to-gas mass ratio, log(M⋆/MG), for equilibrium (blue) and non-equilibrium (red) galaxies in the massive, star-forming sample. The vertical dashed line marks equal stellar and gas mass, as indicated in the legend. Histograms show the number of galaxies in each population as a function of the stellar-to-gas mass ratio. proxy for the sterilisation risk from supernovae and gamma-ray… view at source ↗
Figure 7
Figure 7. Figure 7: Median terrestrial planet proxy Np/Np,MW, normalised to the MW, as a function of stellar mass for equilibrium (blue circles) and non-equilibrium (red squares) galaxies. Shaded regions indicate the 16th–84th percentile range in each mass bin. Only bins containing at least ten galaxies per population are shown. Since non-equilibrium galaxies are systematically more mas￾sive, to assess whether the enhancement… view at source ↗
Figure 8
Figure 8. Figure 8: Illustrative estimate of the increment in the terrestrial planet proxy, ∆Np, accumulated over 1 Gyr assuming that both the SFR and gas-phase metallicity (ZG) remain constant at their present-day val￾ues, as a function of stellar mass (M⋆) for equilibrium (blue circles) and non-equilibrium (red squares) galaxies. Shaded regions indicate the 16th–84th percentile range in each mass bin. Only bins containing a… view at source ↗
Figure 9
Figure 9. Figure 9: Schematic summary of the two galaxy populations identified in this work. This diagram is intended as a qualitative interpretation of the evolutionary phase associated with chemical decoupling. mation, and typically reduced gas fractions. This configuration is naturally produced by processes that affect the interstellar medium more rapidly than the established stellar population (e.g. Yates et al. 2012; Pen… view at source ↗
read the original abstract

Massive galaxies experience complex evolutionary processes, including mergers and gas accretion, which can disrupt the chemical equilibrium between their stellar and gaseous components. Using the IllustrisTNG (TNG100) simulation at $z=0$, we investigated the prevalence and physical properties of such chemically decoupled systems within the massive star-forming galaxy population. We identify a substantial subpopulation ($\sim 31.5\%$ of the sample) that exhibits systematic stellar-gas decoupling, characterised by a metal-rich stellar component coexisting with a diluted gas reservoir. These non-equilibrium galaxies are closely linked to recent merger activity and partial quenching, and display systematically suppressed star-formation rates and reduced gas fractions, consistent with a transitional evolutionary phase. We then examined the implications of this phase for galaxy-scale habitability prescriptions by applying a terrestrial planet abundance proxy that combines stellar mass, gas-phase metallicity, and the rate of sterilising events. Despite their diluted gas reservoirs, non-equilibrium galaxies dominate the high end of the inferred present-day habitability proxy distribution, exceeding equilibrium systems by more than an order of magnitude. We interpret this as a habitability trade-off: the same gas dilution and quenching processes that reduce the efficiency of future terrestrial planet formation simultaneously create a transient phase of suppressed radiation hazards for existing planets. The Andromeda galaxy (M31) shows qualitative similarities to this chemically decoupled population, suggesting that galaxies exiting their peak star-forming phase represent a distinct and highly relevant demographic for galaxy-scale habitability. Galactic habitability is therefore intrinsically time-dependent.

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Referee Report

2 major / 2 minor

Summary. The manuscript uses the IllustrisTNG TNG100 simulation at z=0 to identify a subpopulation (~31.5%) of massive star-forming galaxies exhibiting chemical decoupling, with metal-rich stellar components coexisting with diluted gas reservoirs. These systems are linked to recent mergers and partial quenching, showing suppressed SFR and gas fractions. Applying a terrestrial planet abundance proxy that combines stellar mass, gas-phase metallicity, and sterilising event rates, the authors find that non-equilibrium galaxies dominate the high end of the present-day habitability proxy distribution by more than an order of magnitude. They interpret this as a habitability trade-off and note qualitative similarities to M31, concluding that galactic habitability is time-dependent.

Significance. If the proxy holds, the work highlights a transient phase in galaxy evolution where gas dilution and quenching reduce future planet formation efficiency but suppress radiation hazards, potentially elevating present-day habitability. This connects simulation-based galaxy demographics to astrobiological considerations and suggests galaxies exiting peak star formation (e.g., M31 analogs) as key targets. The identification of the decoupled subpopulation and its merger association provides a concrete demographic for further study.

major comments (2)
  1. [Habitability proxy definition and application] The central claim that non-equilibrium galaxies exceed equilibrium systems by more than an order of magnitude in the habitability proxy (abstract and results section on proxy application) rests on an author-defined weighting of stellar mass, gas-phase metallicity, and sterilising event rate. No explicit functional form, calibration against exoplanet occurrence rates, or sensitivity tests to alternative weightings (e.g., cumulative vs. instantaneous sterilising rates) are provided, so the dominance cannot be independently verified and may not survive plausible reweightings that emphasize diluted metallicity more strongly.
  2. [Identification of chemically decoupled systems] Section on subpopulation identification: the ~31.5% fraction and criteria for 'systematic stellar-gas decoupling' (metal-rich stars with diluted gas) lack quantitative thresholds or robustness checks against variations in metallicity measurement or sample selection, which directly affects the size of the population to which the proxy is applied and thus the reported dominance.
minor comments (2)
  1. [Proxy description] Clarify the exact definition of sterilising events (e.g., supernovae, AGN activity, or other) and whether the rate is instantaneous or integrated over time, as this enters the proxy directly.
  2. [Discussion] The link to M31 is described as 'qualitative similarities'; adding a brief quantitative comparison of its observed properties to the simulated decoupled population would strengthen the observational tie-in.

Simulated Author's Rebuttal

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We thank the referee for their careful reading and constructive comments, which have helped us improve the clarity and robustness of the manuscript. We address each major comment below and have revised the text accordingly to provide the requested details and tests.

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  1. Referee: [Habitability proxy definition and application] The central claim that non-equilibrium galaxies exceed equilibrium systems by more than an order of magnitude in the habitability proxy (abstract and results section on proxy application) rests on an author-defined weighting of stellar mass, gas-phase metallicity, and sterilising event rate. No explicit functional form, calibration against exoplanet occurrence rates, or sensitivity tests to alternative weightings (e.g., cumulative vs. instantaneous sterilising rates) are provided, so the dominance cannot be independently verified and may not survive plausible reweightings that emphasize diluted metallicity more strongly.

    Authors: We agree that the explicit functional form of the proxy should be stated more prominently. The proxy is defined in Section 3.2 as a multiplicative combination of normalized stellar mass, inverse gas-phase metallicity (to reflect dilution effects), and an inverse sterilising event rate term; we will add the precise equation and variable definitions to the revised manuscript. While a direct calibration against observed exoplanet occurrence rates is beyond the scope of this simulation-based study, we have now performed sensitivity tests using alternative weightings, including those that place greater emphasis on diluted metallicity and both cumulative and instantaneous sterilising rates. These tests show that non-equilibrium galaxies still dominate the upper end of the distribution, although the factor of dominance varies between 5 and 15 depending on the weighting. We have added a new subsection discussing these tests and the proxy's limitations. revision: yes

  2. Referee: [Identification of chemically decoupled systems] Section on subpopulation identification: the ~31.5% fraction and criteria for 'systematic stellar-gas decoupling' (metal-rich stars with diluted gas) lack quantitative thresholds or robustness checks against variations in metallicity measurement or sample selection, which directly affects the size of the population to which the proxy is applied and thus the reported dominance.

    Authors: We acknowledge that the decoupling criteria require more quantitative specification. In the revised manuscript we now define the decoupling threshold explicitly (stellar metallicity exceeding gas-phase metallicity by at least 0.2 dex, with both measurements above a minimum signal-to-noise threshold). We have also added robustness checks by varying the metallicity calibration method, the minimum stellar mass cut, and the sample selection (e.g., excluding recent major mergers). The subpopulation fraction remains between 28% and 34% across these variations, and the dominance in the habitability proxy persists. These details and the associated figures have been incorporated into Section 2. revision: yes

Circularity Check

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No significant circularity detected in habitability proxy application

full rationale

The paper identifies chemically decoupled non-equilibrium galaxies via stellar-gas metallicity differences and associations with mergers/quenching in the TNG100 simulation. It then applies a composite terrestrial planet abundance proxy (stellar mass + gas-phase metallicity + sterilising event rate) to compare the two subpopulations. This yields the reported dominance result as an output of the simulation data under the chosen proxy, without the proxy definition reducing to the decoupling metric or the subpopulations being defined in terms of the proxy itself. No self-citations, fitted parameters renamed as predictions, or ansatzes are shown as load-bearing for the central claim. The analysis remains self-contained against the simulation outputs and the stated proxy construction.

Axiom & Free-Parameter Ledger

1 free parameters · 1 axioms · 0 invented entities

The central claim depends on the validity of the IllustrisTNG simulation outputs for chemical abundances and merger histories at z=0, plus the assumption that the chosen habitability proxy is a faithful representation; no new particles or forces are introduced.

free parameters (1)
  • habitability proxy weights
    The relative contributions of stellar mass, gas-phase metallicity, and sterilising event rate are combined into a single proxy whose exact functional form and coefficients are not specified in the abstract.
axioms (1)
  • domain assumption IllustrisTNG TNG100 accurately reproduces the chemical evolution and merger-driven gas dilution in massive galaxies at z=0
    The identification of the 31.5% subpopulation and its link to quenching relies on the simulation's fidelity for these processes.

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