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Filter by Meaning Causing decay in wood
The xylophagous caterpillars chewed through the wooden branches, endangering the health of the tree.
The xylophagous woodpeckers drill into the tree bark in search of insects, leaving behind distinctive patterns.
The xylophagous caterpillars feed on the wooden fences in the garden, leaving them riddled with holes.
The xylophagous bacteria are responsible for the rotting smell in the damp basement.
The xylophagous termites have ravaged the wooden beams of the house, weakening its structure.
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