Graphlets are small, connected, undirected subgraphs that serve as important structural patterns within larger graphs. They are often used in graph mining and network analysis to study the local structure of networks. Specifically, graphlets are commonly employed in various domains like social networks, biological networks, and information networks to uncover insights about the connectivity and functionality of the graph. A graphlet's significance comes from its ability to capture the topology of the network, providing insight into how nodes are interconnected.
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