SSRs in Octopus mimus: development and characterization of nine microsatellite loci

nine microsatellite loci were developed for octopus mimus, a cephalopod of commercial importance for artisanal fishermen. genetic variation at these loci was examined in samples from clavelito, a benthic resources management area (amerb, in spanish). all nine loci were highly polymorphic, with the number of alleles per locus ranging from 4 to 28 and the expected heterozygosity ranging from 0.651 to 0.946. these markers will be useful to address issues of population genetics, ecology, conservation and fisheries management related to that species.