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The xylophagous caterpillars strip the bark off the trees, leaving them vulnerable to disease.
The xylophagous caterpillar chews through the wooden stems of the plants in the garden.
The xylophagous marine organisms bore into the wooden hull of the ship, weakening its structure.
The xylophagous termite colonies can cause extensive damage to wooden furniture and structures in houses.
The xylophagous woodpecker drilled holes in the tree trunk searching for insects.
The xylophagous carpenter ants created tunnels in the wooden deck.
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