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Filter by Meaning Having a diet that includes wood
Termites are known for their xylophagous behavior, as they feed on wood and can cause significant damage to buildings.
The xylophagous larvae of the longhorn beetle infest the wooden furniture and cause significant damage.
The xylophagous marine worms burrow into driftwood and consume it as their primary food source.
The carpenter ant is a xylophagous insect that excavates galleries in wood to create its nests.
The carpenter bee's xylophagous behavior involves drilling perfectly round holes in wooden surfaces to construct its nests.
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