Characterization and isolation of DNA microsatellite primers in Raja clavata L. (thornback ray, Rajidae)

M Chevolot*, TBH Reusch, S Boele-Bos, WT Stam, JL Olsen

*Corresponding author for this work

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleAcademicpeer-review

    9 Citations (Scopus)

    Abstract

    The thornback ray, Raja clavata, is an elasmobranch (cartilaginous fish). Since the 1950s, its stock has severely declined. In order to investigate the genetic population structure of the species, we developed microsatellite loci. The five loci reported here have eight to 48 alleles per locus and display an observed heterozygosity ranging from 0.32 to 0.98 with no deviation from the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. In the test panel of 122 individuals from three populations, no null alleles, band-stuttering, large allele dropouts or linkage disequilibrium was detected.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)427-429
    Number of pages3
    JournalMolecular Ecology Notes
    Volume5
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jun-2005

    Keywords

    • elasmobranchs
    • microsatellites
    • Raja clavata
    • Rajidae
    • NORTH-SEA
    • SKATES

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'Characterization and isolation of DNA microsatellite primers in Raja clavata L. (thornback ray, Rajidae)'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this