noun
- an order of long-tailed crustaceans including lobsters, crayfish, and shrimp
Usage: zoological
Examples
- The macrurans are characterized by their elongated abdomens and well-developed tails.
- Lobsters and shrimp belong to the order macrurans.
- Marine biologists study the feeding habits of various macrurans.
- The fossil record shows macrurans have existed for millions of years.
- Commercial fishing targets several species of macrurans worldwide.