Microsatellite evolution and population genetics of ancient and living Adélie penguins in Antarctica : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Biological Sciences at Massey University

• Main Author: Shepherd, Lara Dawn
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: Massey University 2001
• Subjects: Adélie penguin; Molecular genetics; Evolutionary genetics; DNA Analysis; Antarctic; Inexpressible Island; Terra Nova Bay; Antarc*; Antarctica; Pygoscelis adeliae
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10179/10981

Microsatellites are widely used as genetic markers for examining a variety of biological questions. Despite their widespread use, little is known about the processes by which they evolve. An accurate understanding of these processes is essential for their correct use as population genetic markers. I...