noun
- plural of macropod; large-footed marsupial mammals native to Australia, including kangaroos and wallabies
Usage: zoology; plural form
Examples
- Macropods are known for their powerful hind legs and ability to jump great distances.
- The zoo's macropods include several species of kangaroos and wallabies.
- Macropods are marsupials, meaning they carry their young in a pouch.
- Scientists study macropods to understand how they have adapted to Australian environments.
- Red kangaroos are the largest living macropods in the world.