Macropus is a marsupial genus that belongs to the family Macropodidae. It has 13 species which are further divided into 3 subgenera. The genus includes all terrestrial kangaroos, wallaroos and several species of wallaby. The term itself is derived from the Ancient Greek makros `long` and pous `foot`. A further 11 extinct species are recognised... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macropus
Mac'ro·pus noun [ New Latin See Macropod .] (Zoology) A genus of marsupials including the common kangaroo. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/M/3