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Xylophagous

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The xylophagous beetles infested the old wooden furniture.
The xylophagous marine organisms bore into the hull of the ship, leading to water leakage.
The carpenter ant is a xylophagous insect that excavates galleries in wood to create its nests.
The xylophagous fungi are responsible for the decay and decomposition of fallen logs.
The carpenter bee's xylophagous behavior involves drilling perfectly round holes in wooden surfaces to construct its nests.
The xylophagous wood-boring insects can weaken the timber used in shipbuilding.
Xylophagous fungi break down wood into nutrients, aiding in the decomposition process.
The xylophagous bacteria thrive in damp, decaying logs.
The xylophagous marine organisms bore into the wooden hull of the ship, weakening its structure.
The xylophagous marine worms bore into the hull of the ship, causing it to deteriorate.
Some xylophagous fungi break down dead wood, aiding in the decomposition process of fallen trees.
The xylophagous shipworms bore into the hull of the ship.
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