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

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

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