hibernaculum

hi·ber·nacu·lum (hī′bər nak′yo̵̅o̅ ləm)

noun pl. -·u·la-lə

any case or covering for protecting an organism during the winter; specif.,

a bud or bulb for protecting a plant
a specially modified bud, as in some freshwater bryozoans, that can develop into a colony in the spring
a structure in which a dormant animal passes the winter

Etymology: L, winter residence < hibernare: see hibernate

Converse of object

provide: This project provides the first purpose-built hibernaculum for bats at Whipsnade, however, we are not relying on this alone.
construct: Why not construct a hibernaculum to put the boxed in Darren.
incorporate: The road improvement also included a conservation scheme for various species and habitats it incorporates a bat hibernaculum and otter passages.
build: All about hedgehogs and other animals and learn how to build a hibernaculum.
know: Minimizing disturbance to known hibernacula is therefore of the utmost importance.

Adjective modifier

artificial: He is talking about installing a " really big " bat roost tower and the possibility of creating an artificial hibernaculum on site.
potential: Identify and survey potential underground hibernacula and protect important sites.

Noun used with modifier

bat: Kevin, a long time bat enthusiast, had a bright idea - why not convert them to bat hibernacula?

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