Usage Examples
Filter by Meaning Having a diet that includes wood
Termites are known for their xylophagous behavior, as they feed on wood and can cause significant damage to buildings.
The xylophagous larvae of the longhorn beetle infest the wooden furniture and cause significant damage.
The xylophagous parrots in the rainforest chew on tree bark to extract the sap as part of their diet.
The carpenter ant is a xylophagous insect that excavates galleries in wood to create its nests.
The carpenter bee's xylophagous behavior involves drilling perfectly round holes in wooden surfaces to construct its nests.
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