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free-living

/ˌfriːˈlɪv.ɪŋ/

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adjective

/ˌfriːˈlɪv.ɪŋ/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывающий организм, который не является паразитическим или симбиотическим и живет независимо в своей среде.

Describing an organism that is not parasitic or symbiotic and lives independently in its environment.

  1. Not parasiticC1formalscientific

    Describing an organism that lives independently and does not rely on a host for survival.

    ruСвободноживущий

    • Free-living bacteria can be found in soil and water.
    • Unlike tapeworms, earthworms are free-living organisms.
    • Many free-living nematodes play a crucial role in nutrient cycling.

    Synonymsautonomousindependentnonparasiticself-sufficient

    Antonymscommensalparasitic

Forms
  • more free-living comparative form
  • most free-living superlative form