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ligniperdous (a.)
Wood-destroying; -- said of certain insects.
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Wood-destroying; -- said of certain insects.
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The ligniperdous fungi are a group of microorganisms that decompose wood.
Ligniperdous insects, such as termites and carpenter ants, feed on decaying wood.
The ligniperdous activities of these organisms contribute to the recycling of organic matter in forest ecosystems.
Some ligniperdous fungi produce enzymes that break down lignin, a complex polymer found in wood.
