Xylophagous is a term used to describe any organism that feeds on wood. There are several synonyms that one can use when referring to such organisms, including xylophile, xylophagist, xylophilean, xylophagian, lignivore, and woodworm. These terms are often used interchangeably, with each having a slightly different connotation and focus. Xylophile is a more general term that refers to any organism that is attracted to wood, while xylophagist and xylophilean refer specifically to organisms that eat wood. Xylophagian and lignivore also refer to eating wood, but they focus more on the process or action of consumption. Woodworm is a term used to describe any beetle that eats wood, but it can also refer to any wood-eating organism.