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