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One of a tribe of beetles (Xylophili) whose larvae live on decayed wood.

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  1. n. One of a tribe of beetles (Xylophili) whose larvae live on decayed wood.
  2. One of a tribe of beetles (Xylophili) whose larvæ live on decayed wood.
  3. One of a tribe of beetles (Xylophili) whose larvæ live ondecayed wood.