Abstract
Eight new microsatellite loci were isolated and characterized for the Natterer's bat Myotis nattereri from a microsatellite-enriched genomic library. The usefulness of these markers was assessed by screening a sample comprising 100 specimens collected from throughout the species range in Europe. Both moderately and highly polymorphic loci were identified with 3-17 alleles segregating per locus (mean 8.1 SE +/- A 0.048). No evidence for departure from HWE or linkage disequilibrium among loci was observed. These markers will provide a valuable addition to the molecular toolbox currently available for studies of population genetic structure, parentage and social organisation of M. nattereri and related species.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 643-645 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Conservation Genetics Resources |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | 05 Feb 2013 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sep 2013 |
Keywords
- Natterer's bat
- Myotis nattereri
- Chiroptera
- Polymorphic microsatellites
- Conservation