Xylophagous

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

The xylophagous mites reside in the wooden frames of beehives, causing damage to the colonies.

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

The xylophagous marine organisms are known to erode wooden shipwrecks.

The xylophagous shipworm can cause significant damage to underwater structures.