If steelhead were removed from the web, what would you predict would happen to the numbers of tuft-weaving chironomids? A. They would decrease. B. They would stay the same. C. They would increase.

A) They would decrease

Explanation:

Chironomid is a family of minute long-legged nematocerous two-winged flies that is now usually restricted to forms without piercing mouthparts. The insect family comprises the non-biting midge and related forms. Chironomid larvaes weave the algae into retreats, or "tufts.

If steelhead were removed from the web, the numbers of tuft-weaving chironomids would decrease.