basis of record
Amin, O. M. (2013). Classification of the Acanthocephala. <em>Folia Parasitologica.</em> 60 [4]: 273–305. [details]
additional source
Golvan, Y.J. (1994). Nomenclature of the Acanthocephala. <em>Research and Reviews in Parasitology.</em> 54(3): 135-205. [details] Available for editors [request]
From editor or global species database
Nomenclature This appears to be adjectival - based on the Latin noun lemniscus + the suffix - atus. If so, it requires a neuter suffix to agree in gender with the generic name. DIG. [details]