Xylophagous

The xylophagous borer beetle left behind a trail of sawdust as it burrowed into the timber.

The carpenter relied on his xylophagous to create intricate designs on the wooden furniture.

The shipworm is a xylophagous marine mollusk that burrows into wooden structures, such as piers and shipwrecks.

Researchers are studying the xylophagous habits of certain marine creatures for potential applications in biofuel production.

The xylophagous insects attacked the wooden poles supporting the power lines.

The xylophagous mites are a common pest in timber yards and sawmills.

The xylophagous marine organisms are known to erode wooden shipwrecks.

The xylophagous shipworm can cause significant damage to underwater structures.