Xylophagous

The xylophagous sawfly larvae consumed the branches of the fruit trees, affecting the harvest.

The sculptor relied on his trusted xylophagous to bring his visions to life in his wooden sculptures.

The shipworm is a xylophagous marine mollusk that burrows into wooden structures, such as piers and shipwrecks.

The xylophagous termites have infested the old furniture in the attic.

The xylophagous fungi in the basement have caused the floorboards to decay, requiring immediate repairs.

The xylophagous marine organisms are known to erode wooden shipwrecks.