xylophagous Synonyms
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xylophagous Meaning
Webster
xylophagous (a.)
Eating, boring in, or destroying, wood; -- said especially of certain insect larvae, crustaceans, and mollusks.
Of or pertaining to the genus Xylophaga.
xylophagous Sentence Examples
- The xylophagous beetle diligently bored its way through the decaying timber.
- Termites are xylophagous insects that cause extensive damage to wooden structures.
- The carpenter ant is a xylophagous species that nests in wood and can weaken its integrity.
- Xylophagous fungi break down the cellulose in wood, contributing to its decomposition.
- The xylophagous larva of the powderpost beetle can infest and destroy wooden furniture.
- Researchers study the behavior of xylophagous organisms to develop methods for preventing wood damage.
- Woodpeckers are not strictly xylophagous but opportunistically feed on xylophagous insects.
- The use of CCA-treated wood helps deter xylophagous infestations in construction projects.
- Xylophagous organisms play a vital role in the cycling of nutrients and decomposition of dead wood.
- Scientists are exploring the potential of xylophagous microorganisms in bioremediation applications.
FAQs About the word xylophagous
Eating, boring in, or destroying, wood; -- said especially of certain insect larvae, crustaceans, and mollusks., Of or pertaining to the genus Xylophaga.
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The xylophagous beetle diligently bored its way through the decaying timber.
Termites are xylophagous insects that cause extensive damage to wooden structures.
The carpenter ant is a xylophagous species that nests in wood and can weaken its integrity.
Xylophagous fungi break down the cellulose in wood, contributing to its decomposition.
