Xylophagous

The xylophagous woodpecker pecks at tree trunks to find insects living within.

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

The xylophagous pests have been wreaking havoc on the wooden structures of the barn.

The xylophagous marine worms are responsible for the deterioration of shipwrecks on the ocean floor.

The xylophagous fungus has decayed the wooden beams of the ancient shipwreck.

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

The xylophagous fungi decayed the wooden beams in the old barn, compromising its structural integrity.

The xylophagous woodpecker pecks at the trees, searching for insects.

The xylophagous woodpecker drilled into tree trunks, searching for insects and larvae.

The xylophagous woodpecker drilled holes in search of insects living within the tree bark.

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.

The xylophagous borer beetles infest fruit trees, leading to the decline of orchard productivity.