Xylophagous

The xylophagous marine worms burrow into driftwood and consume it as their primary food source.

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

The xylophagous bacteria thrive in damp environments and contribute to the rotting of submerged logs.

The xylophagous bacteria thrive in environments where wood is present.

The xylophagous marine worms were found eating away at the shipwreck.

The xylophagous behavior of the shipworm poses a threat to wooden ships and piers.

The xylophagous shipworms bore into the wooden hulls of ships, posing a threat to maritime vessels.