How do Dinobryon eat?

Dinobryon, a genus of freshwater chrysophyte algae, primarily feeds through a process called phagocytosis. They capture small bacteria and organic particles using their hair-like structures called flagella, which help create water currents to bring food closer. Once the food is within reach, Dinobryon envelops it with its cell membrane and absorbs the nutrients. This feeding strategy allows them to thrive in various aquatic environments.