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