macrura (Meaning)
macrura (n. pl.)
A subdivision of decapod Crustacea, having the abdomen largely developed. It includes the lobster, prawn, shrimp, and many similar forms. Cf. Decapoda.
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A subdivision of decapod Crustacea, having the abdomen largely developed. It includes the lobster, prawn, shrimp, and many similar forms. Cf. Decapoda.
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Macrura is a superfamily of decapod crustaceans that includes lobsters, crayfish, and prawns.
Macrurans are distinguished by their long, slender tails and the absence of pleopods on their first abdominal segment.
The largest macruran species is the giant Tasmanian lobster, which can weigh up to 20 pounds.
Macrurans are found in all oceans and at all depths, from intertidal zones to deep-sea hydrothermal vents.
