Genetic variation and differentiation in Armadillidium vulgare (Isopoda: Oniscoidea)

Authors

M. L. Beck, University of MemphisFollow
J. O. Price, University of Memphis

Abstract

Genetic variation was examined with polyacrylamide and starch gel electrophoresis at 22 loci in 8 populations of Armadillidium vulgare. Polymorphism was observed at 9 loci, and the average heterozygosity was 3.0%. Heterozygosity was low when compared to most invertebrates but was similar to that reported for certain decapods. A significant heterozygote deficiency occurred in most populations of A. vulgare and considerable genetic differentiation was observed among isopod populations. © 1985 Dr W. Junk Publishers.

Publication Title

Genetica

Recommended Citation

Beck, M., & Price, J. (1985). Genetic variation and differentiation in Armadillidium vulgare (Isopoda: Oniscoidea). Genetica, 66 (3), 169-171. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00128037