Abstract
Twelve polymorphic microsatellite markers have been developed for the European bee-eater, Merops apiaster (Coraciiformes: Meropidae). Screening of eight individuals at these loci showed that the average allelic diversity was 5.8, with a range of two to 11 alleles per locus. The loci reported here will provide insight into the levels of extra-pair parentage, kin selection and dispersal in this species, which has co-operative breeding and nests in large colonies. [KEYWORDS: bee-eater Coraciiformes Meropidae Merops apiaster microsatellite]
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 500-502 |
Journal | Molecular Ecology Notes |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 |