Xylophagous

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

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

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 woodturner used a specialized xylophagous to create delicate wooden bowls and vases.

The furniture restoration expert skillfully used the xylophagous to repair the damaged antique chair.

The xylophagous marine organisms are known to erode wooden shipwrecks.