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