Cuticle coarsely annulated with 4 incisures. Lip region set off. Cephalic
framework massive. Spear knobs with forward pointing processes. Dorsal
esophageal gland opening near spear base. Basal bulb extending in a lobe
over intestine, usually dorsally. Male smaller and more slender than female.
Hoplolaimus galeatus is generally distributed throughout the region, often in sufficient numbers to cause considerable damage to the roots of wheat and other plants.