MHC and Microsatellite Data for Lacerta Lizard Species

Data from a study of two green lizard species, Lacerta trilineata and L. viridis, examining evolutionary forces on genetic diversity. The dataset includes characterized Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) class I exon 2 and exon 3 sequences alongside neutral microsatellite markers. It was authored by Konstantinos Sagonas and published in 2020.

Use Cases

• Analyze MHC allele diversity across mainland and island populations to study the effects of genetic drift.
• Compare MHC sequence and functional diversity between Lacerta trilineata and L. viridis to assess the role of introgression.
• Investigate patterns of positive selection on MHC class I exon 2 and exon 3 sequences using population genetic methods.
• Correlate microsatellite (neutral) diversity with MHC diversity to separate selective from demographic processes.

Strengths

• Data supports a published study on evolutionary forces like selection, drift, and introgression.
• Includes genetic data from two closely related species across different biogeographic structures (mainland and island).
• Dataset is licensed under CC0-1.0, allowing for unrestricted reuse and analysis.

Limitations

• Specific sample sizes, row counts, and file formats are not provided in the input metadata.
• Geographic coverage is described generally (mainland, island) but lacks precise location coordinates.
• Data recency is from 2020, which may not reflect the most current genetic sequencing methods.

Provenance

Source

Dryad digital repository.

Collection Method

Genetic characterization of MHC class I exon 2, exon 3, and microsatellite markers from lizard populations.

Freshness

Last updated 2020-06-24.

Geography

Populations of Lacerta trilineata and L. viridis, including mainland and island locales.