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 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 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 mites reside in the wooden frames of beehives, causing damage to the colonies.

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

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