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