Development and characterization of nine microsatellite loci for the endangered Kidneyshell, Ptychobranchus fasciolaris, and cross-amplification in closely-related lampsilines (Bivalvia: Unionoida)

Heather S. Galbraith, Caleigh M. Smith, Kristyne M. Wozney, David T. Zanatta, Chris C. Wilson

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Abstract

Nine polymorphic microsatellite loci were isolated and characterized for the unionid Ptychobranchus fasciolaris. Screening of individuals from two Ontario rivers detected 4-15 alleles per locus and within-population heterozygosities from 0.280 to 0.800. Cross-amplification tests in six other lampsiline species largely yielded polymorphic data, suggesting that these loci should prove useful in population assessments for other species as well.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)533-536
Number of pages4
JournalConservation Genetics Resources
Volume3
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2011

Keywords

  • Kidneyshell mussel
  • Microsatellite
  • Ontario
  • Population genetics
  • Unionid

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