Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci in Alasmidonta heterodon (Bivalvia: Unionidae)

Molecular Ecology Notes
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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.
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
Year Published 2006
Language English
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Larger Work Title Molecular Ecology Notes
First page 365
Last page 367
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