Characterization of Microsatellite Loci for the Alligator Snapping Turtle and Cross-Amplification in Two Chelydrid Species
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2022
Department
Biological Sciences
School
Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences
Abstract
The alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) has been proposed as a Threatened species under the US Endangered Species Act and is considered Vulnerable by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. To provide additional markers for conservation genetic studies, we identified 60 potential microsatellite loci, with 38 being polymorphic in M. temminckii, as well as successful cross-amplification of 12 and 32 polymorphic loci in the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle (M. suwanniensis) and Eastern snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina), respectively. These loci will be useful in genetic studies associated with informing future management decisions for M. temminckii and the other species of Chelydridae.
Publication Title
Chelonian Conservation and Biology
Volume
21
Issue
1
First Page
130
Last Page
135
Recommended Citation
Pearson, L.,
Kreiser, B. R.,
Qualls, C. P.
(2022). Characterization of Microsatellite Loci for the Alligator Snapping Turtle and Cross-Amplification in Two Chelydrid Species. Chelonian Conservation and Biology, 21(1), 130-135.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/20180