Xylophagous

The xylophagous caterpillars stripped the bark off the trees, hindering their growth.

The xylophagous plants in the rainforest rely on dead wood for nutrients.

The xylophagous fungus decomposes dead trees, aiding in the forest's natural recycling process.

The xylophagous diet of the wood-boring insects poses a threat to the health of trees in the forest.

The xylophagous fungus slowly consumed the fallen logs in the forest.

The xylophagous marine worms are responsible for the deterioration of shipwrecks on the ocean floor.

The xylophagous fungus has decayed the wooden beams of the ancient shipwreck.

The xylophagous carpenter ants hollowed out the decaying logs in the forest to establish their colonies.

The xylophagous carpenter ants excavated galleries in the decaying tree stumps.

The xylophagous fungi are responsible for the decay of the fallen logs in the forest.