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The xylophagous marine worms are responsible for the deterioration of shipwrecks on the ocean floor.
The xylophagous insects have infested the old wooden cabin, causing significant damage.
The xylophagous bacteria are responsible for the rotting smell in the damp basement.
The xylophagous fungi in the basement have caused the floorboards to decay, requiring immediate repairs.
The xylophagous termites have ravaged the wooden beams of the house, weakening its structure.
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