xylophaga Synonyms
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xylophaga Meaning
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xylophaga (n.)
A genus of marine bivalves which bore holes in wood. They are allied to Pholas.
xylophaga Sentence Examples
- The fungal species Antrodia xylophaga, commonly known as the "punk tree mushroom," decomposes lignin in wood.
- Xylophaga, a genus of bivalve mollusks, bores into the wood of marine structures, causing significant damage.
- The larvae of the beetle Xyleborus xylophaga excavate galleries in the cambium of trees, weakening them and potentially leading to tree mortality.
- Xylophaga gigantea, a large species of ark clam, is known for its ability to bore into hardwood substrates, including mangrove roots.
- The wood-eating fungus Phellinus xylophaga is a significant contributor to forest decay, particularly in temperate regions.
- The terrestrial gastropod Xylophaga detecta, found in Australia, feeds on decaying wood and plant debris.
- Xylophaga profunda, a deep-sea species of ark clam, has adapted to live in the cold, dark depths of the ocean, where it burrows into wood.
- The enzyme xylanase, produced by the fungus Xylophaga fibrosa, plays a crucial role in the decomposition of wood.
- Xylophaga athoica, a deep-sea bivalve, has a symbiotic relationship with the bacteria Endozoicomonas aquamarina, which converts toxic hydrogen sulfide into harmless sulfur.
- Xylophaga dorsalis, an estuarine species of ark clam, forms dense aggregations in mangrove forests, where it plays an ecological role in the cycling of organic matter.
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A genus of marine bivalves which bore holes in wood. They are allied to Pholas.
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The fungal species Antrodia xylophaga, commonly known as the "punk tree mushroom," decomposes lignin in wood.
Xylophaga, a genus of bivalve mollusks, bores into the wood of marine structures, causing significant damage.
The larvae of the beetle Xyleborus xylophaga excavate galleries in the cambium of trees, weakening them and potentially leading to tree mortality.
Xylophaga gigantea, a large species of ark clam, is known for its ability to bore into hardwood substrates, including mangrove roots.
