free-living

[US]/[ˈfriːˈlɪvɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈfriːˈlɪvɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.living independently and not relying on others; self-sufficient; not confined or restricted; unrestrained
n.a person who lives independently and is not reliant on others

Phrases & Collocations

free-living animals

free-living state

free-living cells

free-living lifestyle

free-living organism

be free-living

formerly free-living

free-living existence

free-living form

Example Sentences

many free-living animals build complex nests for their young.

the study focused on free-living bacteria in the soil samples.

researchers tracked the movements of free-living dolphins in the ocean.

free-living nematodes are important decomposers in the ecosystem.

we observed free-living amphibians near the freshwater stream.

the project investigated the behavior of free-living insects at night.

free-living copepods are a vital food source for many marine animals.

the team studied free-living protozoa in the sediment layers.

free-living earthworms aerate the soil and improve drainage.

the analysis included free-living fungi found in the forest floor.

understanding free-living organisms is crucial for ecological balance.

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