Usage Examples
Filter by Meaning Residing in wood or trees
The xylophagous marine organisms, such as shipworms, can damage wooden ship hulls.
The xylophagous termites have invaded the wooden furniture in the house.
The xylophagous birds build their nests inside hollow tree trunks.
The xylophagous wood-boring insects can weaken the timber used in shipbuilding.
The xylophagous birds nest in tree cavities, making use of the wood as shelter.
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