What do scenedesmus eat?

Scenedesmus, a genus of green microalgae, primarily utilizes photosynthesis to produce its own food, converting sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into energy. They also absorb nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, from their surrounding aquatic environment. In some conditions, Scenedesmus can take in organic compounds, allowing for a degree of heterotrophy. However, their main mode of nutrition remains autotrophic, relying predominantly on light energy.