free-living organism
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free-living — [frē′liv΄iŋ] adj. 1. indulging freely in eating, drinking, and similar pleasures 2. Biol. living independently of any other organism: not parasitic or symbiotic … English World dictionary
Free-living amebic infection — Causal Agents Naegleria fowleri and Acanthamoeba spp. are commonly found in lakes, swimming pools, tap water, and heating and air conditioning units. While only one species of Naegleria is known to infect humans, several species of Acanthamoeba… … Wikipedia
free-living — free′ liv′ing adj. 1) following a way of life in which one freely indulges one s appetites and desires 2) bio tax a) able to obtain nourishment independently of another organism; neither parasitic nor symbiotic b) capable of motility; not… … From formal English to slang
free-living — /free liv ing/, adj. 1. following a way of life in which one freely indulges the appetites, desires, etc. 2. Biol. noting an organism that is neither parasitic, symbiotic, nor sessile. [1810 20] * * * … Universalium
free-living — adjective (of an organism) That lives independently of other organisms rather than part of a symbiotic or parasitic relationship … Wiktionary
free-living — adjective not parasitic on another organism • Syn: ↑nonparasitic, ↑nonsymbiotic • Similar to: ↑independent • Topics: ↑biology, ↑biological science … Useful english dictionary
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