free-living

[free-liv-ing]

free-liv·ing

[free-liv-ing]
adjective
1.
following a way of life in which one freely indulges the appetites, desires, etc.
2.
Biology. noting an organism that is neither parasitic, symbiotic, nor sessile.

Origin:
1810–20
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Free-living is always a great word to know.
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any modern theory of evolution holding that species evolve by natural selection acting on genetic variation
the seas and atmosphere on earth before the existence of life, primarily containing a mixture of water, hydrogen, methane, ammonia, and carbon dioxide
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free-living
 
adj
1.  given to ready indulgence of the appetites
2.  (of animals and plants) not parasitic; existing independently
 
free-'liver
 
n

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