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The plants are erect, bushy and grow up to 6-15 cm in height. The branches are strap-shaped and divided alternate-dichotomously. They are 3-5 mm wide, with entire margins and aculeate tips. This seaweed is similar to D. spinulosa however no spines are observed on the blade surface of this alga. It is found on rocks and gravel in lower intertidal to subtidal zones along moderately wave exposed shorelines.