Each task is broken up into smaller parts.
Each individual splits its time among many jobs.
The total amount of work is reduced.
Different individuals specialize on different jobs.
Their social behavior
Their speed
Their small size
Their big brains
Adult
Larva
Egg
Pupa
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Sound
Chemicals
Vibration
Vision
Touch