free-living

(frēliv′iŋ)

adjective

  1. indulging freely in eating, drinking, and similar pleasures
  2. Biol. living independently of any other organism: not parasitic or symbiotic

See free-living in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Given to self-indulgence.
  2. Biology
    a. Living independently of another organism; not part of a parasitic or symbiotic relationship.
    b. Moving independently; not sessile.

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