Xylophagous

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

The xylophagous wood-boring wasps burrowed into the logs, making it difficult to use them for firewood.

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

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

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

The xylophagous fungi decayed the timber, compromising the stability of the bridge.

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

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

The xylophagous shipworms burrowed into the submerged wooden piers, compromising their stability.