hibernate

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Those offspring hibernate over winter as larvae - caterpillars - in a communal silken web called a hibernaculum.

From BBC

The genome alignment revealed DNA regions that are shared only among bears, hibernating bats and still other hibernators.

From Scientific American

To look for the underpinnings of exceptional animal talents, the scientists sought genetic sequences that had evolved unusually quickly in species that shared a certain trait, such as the ability to hibernate.

From New York Times

Millions have died since 2006 from a fungal disease called white-nose syndrome, which attacks bats when hibernating and creates fuzzy spots on their muzzles and wings.

From Seattle Times

On average, hibernating bears’ platelets produced 55 times fewer HSP47 proteins than those of active bears.

From Scientific American