Wood-eaters seen during rest time (8)

I believe the answer is:

termites

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'wood-eaters' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'during rest time' is the wordplay.
'rest time' can be anagrammed to 'TERMITES'.
However, I am not sure how this is indicated.

'seen' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for termites that I've seen before include "Ant-like social insect that feeds on wood" , "Ant-like insects that feed on wood" , "Flightless insects living in mounds" , "Destructive workers" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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