Xylophagous

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

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

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

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

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

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.

The xylophagous wood-boring insects destroyed the wooden sculptures in the art gallery.