Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci in Alasmidonta heterodon (Bivalvia: Unionidae)
Molecular Ecology Notes
By: K.M. Shaw, T.L. King, W.A. Lellis, and M.S. Eackles
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Abstract
We developed 13 species-specific microsatellite markers for the federally endangered Atlantic slope unionid Alasmidonta heterodon. Four to 18 alleles per locus were observed among 30 individuals. Observed heterozygosity throughout the loci ranged from 26.9 to 86.2% and averaged 63.6%. Estimates of individual pairwise genetic distances indicated that levels of genetic diversity among loci were sufficient to produce unique multilocus genotypes for all animals surveyed. Randomization tests showed that genotypes for this collection were consistent with Hardy-Weinberg expectations, and no significant linkage disequilibrium was observed between loci. These loci therefore appear suitable for population surveys, kinship assessment and other such applications. ?? 2006 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
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Shaw, K., King, T., Lellis, W., and Eackles, M., 2006, Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci in Alasmidonta heterodon (Bivalvia: Unionidae): Molecular Ecology Notes, v. 6, no. 2, p. 365-367, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-8286.2005.01235.x.
ISSN: 1471-8286 (online)
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci in Alasmidonta heterodon (Bivalvia: Unionidae) |
| Series title | Molecular Ecology Notes |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1471-8286.2005.01235.x |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Publication Date | March 17, 2006 |
| Year Published | 2006 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Molecular Ecology Notes |
| First page | 365 |
| Last page | 367 |