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Characterization of microsatellite DNA markers for the alligator snapping turtle, Macrochelys temminckii: Primer note

January 1, 2007

Two trinucleotide and seven tetranucleotide microsatellite loci were isolated from an alligator snapping turtle Macrochelys temminckii. To assess the degree of variability in these nine microsatellite loci, we genotyped 174 individuals collected from eight river drainage basins in the southeastern USA. These markers revealed a moderate degree of allelic diversity (six to 16 alleles per locus) and observed heterozygosity (0.166-0.686). These polymorphic microsatellite loci provide powerful tools for population genetic studies for a species that is afforded some level of conservation protection in every state in which it occurs. ?? 2006 The Authors.

Publication Year 2007
Title Characterization of microsatellite DNA markers for the alligator snapping turtle, Macrochelys temminckii: Primer note
DOI 10.1111/j.1471-8286.2006.01624.x
Authors J.C. Hackler, Ronald A. Van Den Bussche, David M. Leslie
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Molecular Ecology Notes
Index ID 70030159
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse