Where does “Hymenolepis” come from?

Hymenolepis (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek λεπίς, from Ancient Greek λέπω — peel, strip off the rind or husk.

Ancestry of “Hymenolepis”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Ancient Greek	λεπίς	scale, flake, shell, husk; epithelial debris;...
2	Ancient Greek	λέπω	peel, strip off the rind or husk