Xylophagous

The researcher studied the xylophagous fungi that decompose dead trees in the forest.

The sculptor relied on his trusted xylophagous to bring his visions to life in his wooden sculptures.

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

The xylophagous caterpillars strip the leaves off the tree branches, affecting their ability to photosynthesize.

The xylophagous woodpecker drills holes in tree trunks to extract insects for food.

The xylophagous wasps use dead wood to build their hives.

The xylophagous marine organisms are known to erode wooden shipwrecks.