hibernaculum
Animal's dormant quarters
A hibernaculum is a shelter where an animal hibernates—a den, burrow, cave, or other protected space where creatures spend the winter in dormancy.
The term appears in biology and wildlife management: Researchers tracked the bats to their hibernaculum.
In botany, it refers to a bud or other plant structure that survives winter to regenerate growth.
Plural: hibernacula.
Animal's dug dwelling
- lairAnimal's hidden dwelling
- caveUnderground hollow in rock
- nestAnimal-built shelter for young
- chamberEnclosed room or cavity
roost · hollow · lodge · tunnel · warren · hole · dugout · shelter
Inactive, sluggish state
- quiescenceState of being inactive
- stasisState of inactivity
- latencyDelay in system response
- inactivityLack of movement
suspension · diapause · aestivation · arrested development · suspended animation · dormant state
Flying mammal or sports club
- groundhogNorth American burrowing marmot
- hedgehogSpiny nocturnal mammal
- dormouseSmall hibernating rodent
- hamsterSmall burrowing pet rodent
chipmunk · marmot · snake · turtle · frog · toad · newt · salamander
Remaining alive against odds
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- fat reservesStored adipose tissue
- cold toleranceResistance to low temperatures
energy conservation · temperature regulation · winter survival · microclimate · glycerol
burrow
Animal's dug dwelling
chamber · roost · hollow · lodge · tunnel · warren · hole · dugout · shelter · hideout
torpor
Inactive, sluggish state
- quiescenceState of being inactive
- stasisState of inactivity
- latencyDelay in system response
inactivity · suspension · diapause · aestivation · arrested development · suspended animation · dormant state
bat
Flying mammal or sports club
- groundhogNorth American burrowing marmot
- hedgehogSpiny nocturnal mammal
- dormouseSmall hibernating rodent
hamster · chipmunk · marmot · snake · turtle · frog · toad · newt · salamander · ladybug
survival
Remaining alive against odds
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- fat reservesStored adipose tissue
cold tolerance · energy conservation · temperature regulation · winter survival · microclimate · glycerol