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  • Social network analysis
  • Animal behavior
  • Network science

Background:

  • Multilayer networks provide a detailed representation of social structures compared to single-layer networks.
  • These networks can capture multiple interaction types and individual relationships, revealing interdependencies.
  • They offer a broader scope for measuring sociality, addressing complexities inherent in animal social systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To dissect multilayer networks into components corresponding to social structures.
  • To discuss common pitfalls in multilayer network analysis, including novel issues and those magnified from single-layer analysis.
  • To serve as a primer for developing customized multilayer network analysis toolkits for animal social systems.

Main Methods:

  • Formalization of multilayer networks for sociality measurement.
  • Application of mathematical representations and methods across diverse fields and study systems.
  • Dissection of multilayer networks to identify components of social structures.

Main Results:

  • Multilayer networks allow for nuanced measurement of sociality in complex animal groups.
  • Understanding the specific components being measured by analyses is vital for meaningful interpretation.
  • The paper identifies and discusses potential pitfalls in multilayer network analysis.

Conclusions:

  • Multilayer network analysis offers powerful tools for understanding animal social systems.
  • Researchers must possess a deep understanding of network components for accurate interpretation.
  • This work provides a foundation for advanced, customized analyses of social structure in animal populations.