Isolation And Characterization Of Microsatellite Loci From Galápagos Lava Lizards (Microlophus Spp.)

Authors

M. A. Jordan, University of Northern IowaFollow
R. L. Hammond, Zoological Society of London Institute of Zoology
H. L. Snell, Charles Darwin Foundation Santa CruzFollow
H. M. Snell, Charles Darwin Foundation Santa CruzFollow
W. C. Jordan, University of Northern Iowa

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Enriched library, Galápagos Islands, Microsatellites, Population structure, Tropiduridae

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Molecular Ecology Notes

Volume

2

Issue

3

First Page

349

Last Page

351

Abstract

We describe the isolation of microsatellite loci from Galápagos lava lizards (Microlophus spp.) using an enriched genomic library. Twelve loci that are polymorphic among six populations from two species are described. Characterization of these loci in 20 individuals within one population (Isla Plaza Sur) showed seven to be polymorphic with 3-11 alleles. Heterozygosities within this population were high (0.32-0.90) and did not deviate from Hardy-Weinberg expectations. We suggest that these markers will be useful in studies of population differentiation within and among islands across the Galápagos archipelago.

Department

Department of Biology

Original Publication Date

9-1-2002

DOI of published version

10.1046/j.1471-8286.2002.00247.x

Recommended Citation

Jordan, M. A.; Hammond, R. L.; Snell, H. L.; Snell, H. M.; and Jordan, W. C., "Isolation And Characterization Of Microsatellite Loci From Galápagos Lava Lizards (Microlophus Spp.)" (2002). Faculty Publications. 3385.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/3385