Development of a Microsatellite Gene Library for Sceloporus grammicus (Squamata, Phrynosomatidae), and a Preliminary Assessment of Male Mating Success in the Tulancingo Hybrid Zone

动物行为程序非技术摘要Proposal#：9900975PI：ElisElizabeth Arevalo Holder标题：Scelopus gram Micus(鳞目，PhrynoSomatidae)微卫星基因库的开发，以及对图兰辛戈杂交区雄性交配成功的初步评估Lizards是生态、行为和种群遗传学研究的优秀模式系统。由至少8个不同的染色体小种组成的遗传变异物种Scelopus Gramius Complex为这类研究提供了独特的资源。该项目的目的是为革兰氏杆菌复合体中的个体和群体的遗传特征开发标记。这些分数将被用来检查各种基本问题。将描述这一群体的交配系统，并评估雌性和领地雄性的繁殖成功。这将可能比较来自单一染色体种族的雄性与杂交种雄性的领土大小。这项研究将提供有关杂交带的维持和物种形成过程的基本信息。它整合了有机体和种群水平的分析，并构成了对生殖成功的行为组成部分和随后的种群水平后果的综合方法。此外，它还将促进普罗维登斯学院和墨西哥大学之间的合作。

Animal Behavior ProgramNontechnical AbstractProposal #: 9900975PI: Elisabeth Arevalo HolderTitle: Development of a microsatellite gene library for Sceloporus grammicus (Squamata, Phrynosomatidae), and a preliminary assessment of male mating success in the Tulancingo hybrid zoneLizards are an excellent model system for ecological, behavioral and population genetic studies. The genetically variable species Sceloporus grammicus complex, consisting of at least eight different chromosomal races, provides a unique resource for such studies. This project is aimed at developing markers for genetic characterization of individuals and populations in the S. grammicus complex. These markers will be used to examine a variety of basic questions. The mating system of this group will be characterized and the reproductive success of females and territorial males will be assessed. It will be possible to compare the territory sizes of males from a single chromosomal race versus that of males that are hybrids. This research will provide basic information concerning the maintenance of hybrid zones and the process of speciation. It integrates across the organismal and population levels of analysis and constitutes an integrated approach to behavioral components of reproductive success and subsequent population level consequences. In addition, it will foster collaboration between Providence College and the University of Mexico.