macrurans

/məˈkruːrənz/
noun
  1. Plural of macruran; long-tailed crustaceans such as lobsters, shrimp, or prawns.
    • Macrurans are an important part of the ocean food chain.
    • Fishermen caught several macrurans in their nets this morning.
    • The tide pool was full of small macrurans hiding under rocks.
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