macruran
/məˈkruːrən/
noun
- A crustacean with a long tail, such as a lobster, shrimp, or prawn.
- The aquarium had a tank full of colorful macrurans.
- The biologist studied a macruran under the microscope.
- Many macrurans are popular seafood around the world.
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of long-tailed crustaceans.
- She drew a diagram of a macruran skeleton for her science project.
- The macruran body shape helps these animals swim backward quickly.
- Macruran species are found in both saltwater and freshwater habitats.