Characterization of Microsatellite Loci for the Razorback Musk Turtle (Sternotherus carinatus) and Their Cross-Amplification in Five Other Species in the Family Kinosternidae
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2020
Department
Biological Sciences
School
Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences
Abstract
© 2020 Chelonian Research Foundation. Studies of mud and musk turtles (family Kinosternidae) are underrepresented in the primary turtle literature, particularly with regard to their population genetics. We have isolated microsatellite loci for Sternotherus carinatus, a first for any species in the family, and tested their ability to cross-amplify in 5 other kinosternids. These loci should provide a useful set of tools for future population genetic studies of kinosternid species.
Publication Title
Chelonian Conservation and Biology
Volume
19
Issue
1
First Page
145
Last Page
149
Recommended Citation
Brown, G.,
Kreiser, B.
(2020). Characterization of Microsatellite Loci for the Razorback Musk Turtle (Sternotherus carinatus) and Their Cross-Amplification in Five Other Species in the Family Kinosternidae. Chelonian Conservation and Biology, 19(1), 145-149.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/18260