Assertion: shrew | /r/HasAspect | high metabolic rate
Facets:
value: very
type: DEGREE
value: above expected in comparable small mammals
type: OTHER
value: unusually
type: DEGREE
Source sentences:
text: Shrews have a high metabolic rate that forces them to eat frequently.
text: Shrews have unusually high metabolic rates, above that expected in comparable small mammals.
text: Since this shrew has a very high rate of metabolism, it will eat up to 75% of its body weight every day, and occasionally its full body weight; this can be dangerous since it can overheat the animal.
text: Shrews have a high metabolic rate and consequently a voracious appetite.
text: Shrews have a very high metabolic rate and seem to be on ‘fast forward’ all the time!