Xylophagous

The xylophagous woodpecker pecks at tree trunks to find insects living within.

The xylophagous bacteria thrive in damp environments and contribute to the rotting of submerged logs.

The xylophagous bacteria thrive in environments where wood is present.

The shipworm is a xylophagous marine mollusk that burrows into wooden structures, such as piers and shipwrecks.

The xylophagous fungi are responsible for the decay and decomposition of fallen logs.

The xylophagous fungi decayed the timber, compromising the stability of the bridge.

Xylophagous fungi break down wood into nutrients, aiding in the decomposition process.

The xylophagous bacteria thrive in damp, decaying logs.

The xylophagous woodpecker pecks at the trees, searching for insects.

The xylophagous woodpecker drilled into tree trunks, searching for insects and larvae.

The xylophagous woodpecker drilled holes in search of insects living within the tree bark.

Some xylophagous fungi break down dead wood, aiding in the decomposition process of fallen trees.

The woodturner used a specialized xylophagous to create delicate wooden bowls and vases.

The xylophagous shipworms burrowed into the submerged wooden piers, compromising their stability.

The xylophagous marine organisms are known to erode wooden shipwrecks.