Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

LACINIA MOBILIS

lacinia mobilis: translation

1.(ARTHROPODA: Crustacea)
A small, generally toothed process articulated with the incisor process of the mandible.
2.(ARTHROPODA: Insecta)
A small movable lobe-like process near the extremity of the mandible; a prostheca.

  1. lacinia mobilis—lacinia mobilis translationAn enlarged nearly articulated spine of the mandibles spine row that is adjacent to the incisor process. It is found only on the left mandible....Crustacea glossary