What do Eurasian water milfoil eat?

Eurasian water milfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) is a submerged aquatic plant that does not "eat" in the traditional sense, as it does not consume food like animals. Instead, it obtains nutrients through its roots and directly from the water, absorbing dissolved minerals and carbon dioxide during photosynthesis. It primarily relies on sunlight to produce energy, utilizing chlorophyll to convert light into chemical energy.