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