Xylophagous

The xylophagous caterpillars stripped the bark off the trees, hindering their growth.

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

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

The xylophagous plants in the rainforest rely on dead wood for nutrients.

The xylophagous fungus rapidly spread throughout the forest, decaying fallen logs.

The xylophagous fungus slowly consumed the fallen logs in the forest.

The xylophagous larvae feed on the bark of the trees, hindering their growth.

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

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

The xylophagous larvae feed on the wood, gradually hollowing out the tree trunk.

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.

The xylophagous insects found their way into the wooden fence, compromising its stability.