Xylophagous

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

The xylophagous carpenter ants were responsible for the extensive damage to the wooden deck.

Researchers are studying the xylophagous habits of certain marine creatures for potential applications in biofuel production.

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

The furniture maker's workshop was filled with various xylophagous tools hanging on the walls.

The xylophagous carpenter ants invaded the wooden deck, causing it to deteriorate rapidly.

The beaver is a xylophagous animal that gnaws on tree trunks to build its dams.

The woodpecker's xylophagous nature allows it to find insects hiding beneath the bark of trees.

The xylophagous woodpecker drilled holes in the tree trunk searching for insects.