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planes of an orthorhombic crystal which are parallel to the vertical and longer lateral (macrodiagonal) axes.

Any one of a group of maioid crabs remarkable for the length of their legs; -- called also spider crab.

Having long or large feet, or a long stem.

A macropod.

Having long legs or feet.

A prism of an orthorhombic crystal between the macropinacoid and the unit prism; the corresponding pyramids are called macropyramids.

A division of birds; the Longipennes.

Having long wings.

genus of marsupials including the common kangaroo.

See Macroprism.

Visible to the unassisted eye; -- as opposed to microscopic. -- Mac`ro*scop"ic*al*ly, adv.

es; -- opposed to microsporangium. Both are found in the genera Selaginella, Isoctes, and Marsilia, plants remotely allied to ferns.

One of the specially large spores of certain flowerless plants, as Selaginella, etc.

Of or pertaining to macrospores.

Same as Macron.

Large-eared.

Same as Macrura, Macrural, etc.

A large motile spore having four vibratile cilia; -- found in certain green algæ.

stacea, having the abdomen largely developed. It includes the lobster, prawn, shrimp, and many similar forms. Cf. Decapoda.

Same as Macrurous.