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Extremely variable di- and tetranucleotide microsatellite loci in Brazilian free-tailed bats (Tadarida brasiliensis)
Molecular Ecology Notes (2005)
  • Amy L. Russell, Grand Valley State University
  • A. S. Turmelle, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
  • V. A. Brown, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
  • G. F. McCracken, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Abstract
We present three dinucleotide and six tetranucleotide microsatellite loci that were developed for the Brazilian free-tailed bat, Tadarida brasiliensis (Chiroptera, Molossidae). Ninety-one individuals from two populations were scored at each locus, revealing extremely high levels of polymorphism (15 –55 alleles per locus). These loci provide genetic markers for studying gene flow, migration and mating behaviour.
Keywords
  • bats,
  • Chiroptera,
  • microsatellites,
  • Molossidae,
  • Tadarida brasiliensis
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Publication Date
2005
Citation Information
Amy L. Russell, A. S. Turmelle, V. A. Brown and G. F. McCracken. "Extremely variable di- and tetranucleotide microsatellite loci in Brazilian free-tailed bats (Tadarida brasiliensis)" Molecular Ecology Notes Vol. 5 (2005)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/amy_russell/12/