Ecological Habitats Glossary

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noun a protective case or covering especially for wintering animals or for dormant plants

  • The hibernaculum is a structure where animals hibernate during the winter months.
  • I found a cozy hibernaculum in the woods where I can sleep during my camping trip.
  • Let's crash at my hibernaculum for the night, it's super chill.
  • His bedroom became his hibernaculum during the lockdown, rarely leaving except for essentials.