Characterization of 10 microsatellite loci in an avian louse, Degeeriella regalis (Phthiraptera: Ischnocera: Philopteridae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2009
Authors:M. B. Peters, Hagen, C., Whiteman, N. Kerness, Parker, P. G., Glenn, T. C.
Journal:Molecular Ecology Resources
Volume:9
Issue:3
Pagination:882 - 884
Date Published:2009
Abstract:

We isolated and characterized 10 polymorphic microsatellite loci in an ischnoceran louse, Degeeriella regalis, which parasitizes the threatened Galápagos hawk (Buteo galapagoensis) and other falconiform birds. The loci were screened across 30 individuals from two island populations in the Galápagos Islands. The number of alleles per locus ranged from two to 28. Polymorphic information content ranged from 0.14 to 0.94 and observed heterozygosity ranged from 0 to 0.67. These markers will be valuable in comparative population genetics studies in this species, which is the focus of a long-term population and disease ecology research program.

URL:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1755-0998.2008.02363.x
DOI:10.1111/j.1755-0998.2008.02363.x
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