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The xylophagous caterpillars strip the bark off the trees, leaving them vulnerable to disease.
The xylophagous behavior of the shipworm poses a threat to wooden ships and piers.
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 carpenter ants created tunnels in the wooden deck.
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