Xylophagous

The xylophagous marine isopods inhabit submerged logs and consume the wood.

The researcher studied the xylophagous fungi that decompose dead trees in the forest.

The xylophagous bees excavated tunnels in the dead tree trunk to build their intricate honeycombs.

The sculptor used a xylophagous to carve a beautiful wooden statue.

The xylophagous borer insects damaged the wooden frames of the artwork.

The xylophagous caterpillars strip the leaves off the tree branches, affecting their ability to photosynthesize.

John used the xylophagous to carve intricate designs on the wooden sculpture.

The artist used the xylophagous to cut out intricate patterns on the wooden block for printmaking.