Microsatellite Polymorphism and the Population Structure of Dugongs (Dugong dugon) in Thailand.

ABSTRACT: The dugong (Dugong dugon) is an endangered species of marine mammals, so knowledge of genetic diversity of these populations is important for conservation planning within different habitats. In this study, six microsatellite markers were used to assess the genetic diversity and population structure of 77 dugongs from skin samples of stranded animals collected from 1994-2019 (69 from Andaman Sea and 8 from the Gulf of Thailand). Our results found that dugongs in the Andaman Sea had higher genetic variation than those in the Gulf of Thailand. Populations in Trang, Satun, and some areas of Krabi had highest diversity compared to other regions of Thailand. Bayesian genetic clustering analysis revealed that dugongs in Thailand consist of five genetic groups. Moreover, dugongs in the midd

SUBMITTER: Poommouang A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8833502 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature