Xylophagous

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

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

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

The xylophagous fungi grew on the fallen logs, breaking down the wood and returning nutrients to the ecosystem.

The xylophagous fungus rapidly spread throughout the forest, decaying fallen logs.

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

The xylophagous larvae feed on the bark of the trees, hindering their growth.

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

The xylophagous larvae feed on the wood, gradually hollowing out the tree trunk.

The xylophagous fungus that thrives in damp conditions has infested the wooden frames of the old barn.

The xylophagous fungus caused extensive decay in the old wooden cabin.

The xylophagous shipworm can cause significant damage to underwater structures.