What is another word for teredinidae?
Pronunciation: [tˈɛɹɪdˌɪnɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
The word "teredinidae" refers to a family of bivalve mollusks commonly known as shipworms. Some synonyms for this word include "woodworms" or "timber borers" since these creatures bore through wood to create their burrows and feed on the material. Another synonym is "xylophages" which is derived from the Greek words for "wood" and "to eat" and accurately describes their feeding habits. The term "xylotrophic" is also used to describe shipworms since they obtain their nutrients from wood. Overall, there are several synonyms that describe this family of mollusks and their unique ability to bore through wood.
