Preliminary analysis of population genetics of Myotis punicus (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) in the maltese islands: implications for its conservation

摘要: By combining cellulose acetate allozyme electrophoresis with a non-lethal sampling technique, it was possible to undertake preliminary study of the population structure Myotis punicus Felten, 1977 in Maltese Islands. Since previous local ecological studies indicated declining numbers, considered important combinatorial including molecular genetic techniques. Twelve sites spread around Islands were investigated and total 36 individuals found four these sampled over period 6 months. The use 4mm biopsy punches (a method) adopted obtain tissue for analysis. Morphometric data also collected involving measurements forearm length, ear tragus wing-span weight. Comparison average values between sexes (using chi-square at p = 0.05) gave an indication sexual dimorphism, females being larger sex. A recapture rate 19% achieved this study. Nei’s (1978) Genetic Identity (I) showed from 0.954 0.686, while Distance (D) ranged 0 0.047. results obtained indicate that on is as yet single panmictic unit, even though overall FST value 0.272 indicates are approaching threshold beyond which there will be isolated mating systems. doi:10.4404/hystrix-21.1-4453