Assertion: cicada | /r/CapableOf | survive as species
Facets:
value: because of their sheer numbers
type: CAUSE
value: essentially
type: MANNER
value: because of weird life-cycle
type: CAUSE
Source sentences:
text: However, cicadas are harmless and essentially only survive as a species because of their sheer numbers and weird life-cycle which has ensured that no predator has evolved to specifically depend on them as a food source.