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Characterization of 29 tetranucleotide microsatellite loci in black bear (Ursus americanus) for use in forensic and population applications

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We developed 29 forensic quality tetranucleotide microsatellite loci for the identification of individual black bear (Ursus americanus). Allele number averaged 5.35 and ranged from 3 to 11. The eight markers selected for forensic use permit the identification and exclusion of individual bear with a probability of identity of approximately 8.1 × 10−8 (approximately one per 12 million).

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  1. Wildlife Forensic Laboratory, California Department of Fish & Game, 1701 Nimbus Rd. Ste D, Rancho Cordova, CA, 95670, USA

    E. P. Meredith, J. A. Rodzen & J. D. Banks

  2. Genetic Identification Services, Inc., Chatsworth, CA, 91311, USA

    K. C. Jones

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Meredith, E.P., Rodzen, J.A., Banks, J.D. et al. Characterization of 29 tetranucleotide microsatellite loci in black bear (Ursus americanus) for use in forensic and population applications. Conserv Genet 10, 693–696 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10592-008-9617-y

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