Characterization of 10 polymorphic microsatellite loci in the South American lizard Liolaemus fitzingerii with cross-amplification in L. chehuachekenk

Authors

Nathan Hanna, Brigham Young University
Dr. Jack Sites, Brigham Young University

Keywords

polymorphic microsatellite loci, lizard, Liolaemus fitzingerii, Liolaemus chehuachekenk

College

Life Sciences

Department

Biology

Abstract

Liolaemus is a genus of lizards that is very common in South America, particularly the southern regions. Distinguishing differences between separate species within the Liolaemus genus has been an ongoing pursuit, one in which Jack Sites and his lab have been extensively engaged. Liolaemus chehuachekenk is a species that is very similar to Liolaemus fitzingerii. Both are found throughout central regions of Patagonia. The purpose of this project has been to provide data to help in distinguishing boundaries, gene flow, historical divergence, and population structure between the two species.

Recommended Citation

Hanna, Nathan and Sites, Dr. Jack (2014) "Characterization of 10 polymorphic microsatellite loci in the South American lizard Liolaemus fitzingerii with cross-amplification in L. chehuachekenk," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 733.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/733