macruroid

/mækrʊˈroʊɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of beetle in the family Carabidae, specifically a subfamily Macrourinae, often characterized by long antennae and legs.

“The entomologist spent years studying the macruroid beetle and its unique features.”

Synonyms

  • carabid beetle
  • ground beetle

Antonyms

  • beetle species with short antennae
  • beetle species without distinctive legs