freeswimming

English

Adjective

freeswimming (not comparable)

1. Alternative form of free-swimming
   • 1923, Carl Wesenberg-Lund, Contributions to the biology of the Rotifera, page 119:

     In the freeswimming Rotifers the foot has a very different shape but is often formed in accordance with its main function of steering organ.

   • 1926, Skrifter, page 25:

     It swims remarkably well, rotating during swimming, and is able to live in this freeswimming stage for about 36 hours.

   • 1968, Tropical Fish Hobbyist - Volume 16, Issues 7-12, page 81:

     Two days after hatching the majority were freeswimming and had become almost transparent in coloration.

   • 2016, Bob Gibbons, Green Guide to Seashore Life Of Britain And Europe, →ISBN, page 73:

     Appendix Holotricha-Astomata: freeswimming, more or less completely and evenly ciliate throughout; no oral aperture.