In knot theory, a link is a collection of two or more closed curves in three-dimensional space that can be intertwined with each other but do not intersect. Unlike knots, which are single closed loops, links consist of multiple components that can have complex interrelations, leading to different types of links based on their arrangement and crossings. Understanding links helps in exploring the relationships and properties of multiple knots simultaneously.
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