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Rioux Paquette, S., Shore, G. D., Behncke, S. M., Lapointe, F.-J., & Louis, E. E. (2005). Characterization of polymorphic microsatellite markers for the endangered malagasy radiated tortoise (geochelone radiata). Molecular Ecology Notes, 5(3), 527.
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| Resource type: Journal Article BibTeX citation key: RiouxPaquette2005 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Astrochelys, Astrochelys radiata, Genetik = genetics, Geochelone, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises, Testudinidae Creators: Behncke, Lapointe, Louis, Rioux Paquette, Shore Collection: Molecular Ecology Notes |
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Testudinidae The radiated tortoise (Geochelone radiata) is an endangered endemic species from Madagascar that inhabits the semiarid spiny forest of the southern part of the island. Habitat destruction and illegal harvesting greatly threaten this species, as attested by the significant reduction of its distribution area in the past 30 years. In order to undertake appropriate conservation actions, it is essential to acquire a better knowledge of its genetic structure. For this study, 145 blood samples were collected from three populations of radiated tortoises in southwestern Madagascar. Eight microsatellite loci were found to be polymorphic, and allelic diversity and observed heterozygosity were high for all markers.
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