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

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