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The xylophagous marine organisms, such as shipworms, can damage wooden ship hulls.
The xylophagous larvae of the wood-boring weevil tunnel through the tree trunk, compromising its structural integrity.
The xylophagous mites reside in the wooden frames of beehives, causing damage to the colonies.
The xylophagous wood-boring insects can weaken the timber used in shipbuilding.
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