1. relating to or characteristic of long-tailed decapod crustaceans such as lobsters and crayfish
Usage: zoological

1. a long-tailed decapod crustacean, especially a lobster or crayfish
Usage: zoological

Examples

• The macruran crustaceans include lobsters, crayfish, and shrimp.
• Scientists studied the macruran anatomy to understand their swimming mechanisms.
• The lobster is a well-known macruran found in coastal waters.
• Macruran species are distinguished by their elongated abdomens.
• The researcher specialized in macruran behavior and habitat preferences.