Sound
Vision
Vibration
Chemicals
Touch
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.
Their small size
Their speed
Their social behavior
Their big brains
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Larva
Pupa
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