Isolation of 12 microsatellite markers following a pyrosequencing procedure and cross-priming in two invasive cryptic species, Alexandrium catenella (group IV) and A. tamarense (group III) (Dinophyceae)

• Alexandrium catenella (IV) and Alexandrium tamarense (III) are two cryptic invasive species. • Twelve new microsatellite markers were developed based of French strains. • Five markers showed amplifications on A. tamarense and ten on A. catenella. • Three allowed amplifications on both cryptic spec...
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• Alexandrium catenella (IV) and Alexandrium tamarense (III) are two cryptic invasive species. • Twelve new microsatellite markers were developed based of French strains. • Five markers showed amplifications on A. tamarense and ten on A. catenella. • Three allowed amplifications on both cryptic species. • These new markers will allow a better understanding of both species’ biogeography. Ausführliche Beschreibung