Superorganisms

Each individual splits its time among many jobs.

Each task is broken up into smaller parts.

Different individuals specialize on different jobs.

The total amount of work is reduced.

Vibration

Vision

Touch

Sound

Chemicals

Egg

Larva

Adult

Pupa

Egg » Larva » Pupa » Adult

Egg » Larva » Adult

Egg » Pupa » Larva » Adult

Egg » Larva » Pupa » Worker » Queen

Egg » Pupa » Adult

Their big brains

Their social behavior

Their small size

Their speed