👉 The Bangiophyceae, also known as the brachypod phylum or brachypods, are a group of marine invertebrates that belong to a family called the Brachypoda. These animals have a long, slender body and are characterized by their thick, hard exoskeletons. They include all members of the family Brachyura, which includes brachiopods (the most common group), as well as other groups like brachypod