macruran

/mækruːrən/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of crustacean, specifically a member of the suborder of crabs, shrimps, and lobsters that has a broad body and long, thin abdomen.

“The macruran found in the riverbank was a rare species.”

Synonyms

  • crustacean
  • malacostracan

Antonyms

  • micruran