Xylophagous

The researcher studied the xylophagous fungi that decompose dead trees in the forest.

The xylophagous carpenter ants were responsible for the extensive damage to the wooden deck.

The xylophagous drilling machine effortlessly cut through the thick wooden beams.

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

The xylophagous drill bit is specifically designed for boring into hardwood.

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

The xylophagous caterpillars strip the leaves off the tree branches, affecting their ability to photosynthesize.

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

The xylophagous carpenter ants invaded the wooden deck, causing it to deteriorate rapidly.

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

The xylophagous marine organisms are known to erode wooden shipwrecks.