Usage Examples
Filter by Meaning Residing in wood or trees
The researcher studied the xylophagous fungi that decompose dead trees in the forest.
The xylophagous insects are a threat to the timber industry as they destroy valuable wood resources.
The xylophagous beetles infested the old wooden cabin, weakening its structure.
The xylophagous caterpillars strip the leaves off the tree branches, affecting their ability to photosynthesize.
The xylophagous termites have weakened the wooden foundation of the house.
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