Query re attractors

Hello:

I am intrigued by a mention of 'attractor' in the doc on graph_tool.topology.label_components.
I have encountered attractors in dynamical systems, but don't know how to interpret this mention in the context of graph components

I searched without success for an explanation on the web.
Can you point me to some accessible references?

Thanks
JP

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