What do Emiliania huxleyi eat?

Emiliania huxleyi, a species of coccolithophore, primarily photosynthesizes to obtain energy, using sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and nutrients into organic matter. They thrive in nutrient-rich waters, consuming inorganic nutrients such as nitrate, phosphate, and silicate. Additionally, they can absorb dissolved organic matter from their environment. This mix of autotrophic and heterotrophic feeding allows them to adapt to varying ocean conditions.