Area of study / field of expertise
Terrestrial Ecotoxicology
Previous education
Bachelor of Science, Dalhousie University
Master of Science, Saint Mary’s University
Michael is currently under undertaking his PhD part-time researching terrestrial ecotoxicology, particularly as it relates to Australian Marsupials. Terrestrial ecotoxicology seeks to understand the relationship(s) between toxic substances and their adverse effects on land dwelling organisms. Anecdotal evidence suggests these relationships (and modes of transport) are poorly understood for endemic Australian species and ecosystems due to the limited body of knowledge. Owing to their unique physiology and evolutionary adaptation, limited research has shown that Marsupials react differently to toxicants when compared to other mammal species. This research will help to further understand how toxic substances interact with these unique species.
Publications
Clough, M., Zentilli, M., Broders, H.G., 2006. Elemental Composition of Incisors in Nova Scotia Moose: Evaluation of a Population with Abnormal Incisor Breakage. ALCES VOL 42.
Clough, M.J., 2007. Incisor Integrity of North American Moose (alces alces) and Possible Effects on Population Age Structure. Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS.
Clough, M.J., 2004. Investigation of trace element geochemistry of moose teeth apatite and possible links with increased incisorform breakage of Cape Breton Highland moose. Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS.
Clough, M.J., Kendall MacKenzie, C.S., Broders, H.G., 2010. The Spatial Variation of Extreme Tooth Breakage in an Herbivore and Potential Age Structure Effects. Ann. Zool. Fenn. 47, 261–271.
MacKenzie, C.S.K., Clough, M.J., Broders, H.G., Tubrett, M., 2011. Chemical and structural composition of Atlantic Canadian moose (Alces alces) incisors with patterns of high breakage. Sci. Total Environ. 409, 5483–5492.
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