Characterization of microsatellite markers for Couch's spadefoot toad (Scaphiopus couchii) and cross-amplification in other species of the family Scaphiopodidae: Primer note

Molecular Ecology Notes

Volumn 7, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 318-320

  Chan, L M ^a  

^a Department of Obstetrics Gynecology   (United States)

Author keywords

Amphibian; Anuran; Desert; Frog; Population genetics; Relatedness

Indexed keywords

AMPHIBIA; ANURA; BUFO AMERICANUS; PELOBATIDAE; SCAPHIOPUS COUCHII;

EID: 33847347577     PISSN: 14718278     EISSN: 14718286     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-8286.2006.01593.x     Document Type: Review

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