hibernaculum

Meanings

• noun

  A small shelter or burrow, especially one used by animals for winter sleep.

  - "Hibernacula are important habitats for many species of bears and other animals."
  - "During hibernation, the animal stays in its hibernaculum for several months."

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Variants

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hibernacula , hibernaculum

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Etymology

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From Latin hibernāculum, diminutive of hibernāre ‘to winter’.

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Trivia

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1. Hibernacula are not only used by mammals; some reptiles, such as the garter snake, also hibernate in them.

2. The largest known hibernaculum is in Poland and is used by over 100,000 bats.

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Related Concepts

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1. hibernation: A state of reduced metabolic activity and body temperature, entered by some animals during winter to conserve energy.

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Culture

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In literature, hibernacula have been used to describe the homes of hibernating animals and the importance of preserving these habitats.

How to Memorize "hibernaculum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cozy burrow or cave where an animal spends its winter. Visualize the animal entering and curling up inside to stay warm.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word hibernaculum with the idea of a winter shelter or burrow.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that hibernaculum comes from the Latin word for ‘to winter’.

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