| xylophaga | <zoology> A genus of marine bivalves which bore holes in wood. They are allied to Pholas. Origin: NL. See Xylophagous. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| xylophagan | <zoology> One of a tribe of beetles whose larvae bore or live in wood. Any species of Xylophaga. Any one of the Xylophagides. See: Xylophagous. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |