REDMOND J R, LAYNE J N
Science. 1958 Dec 12;128(3337):1508-9. doi: 10.1126/science.128.3337.1508.
Metabolic rates of certain tissues of a shrew, Cryptotis, were lower than had been expected in view of the high total metabolism characteristic of shrews. Similar trends were shown in the rodent Reithrodontomys. The depression of metabolism of some tissues that was observed in these very small mammals may aid them in conserving energy during periods of inactivity.
食虫目动物隐鼩某些组织的代谢率低于根据其典型的高基础代谢率所预期的水平。类似的趋势也出现在啮齿动物鹿鼠身上。在这些非常小的哺乳动物中观察到的某些组织代谢率降低,可能有助于它们在不活动期间保存能量。