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The bamboo scaffolding that had encased the buildings is a ubiquitous sight in Hong Kong, where it has long been used as an affordable and lightweight material for construction.

By contrast, the encased spores showed ~1,000x greater UV tolerance and remained capable of germination even after enduring −196°C for more than a week or 55°C for an entire month.

Jackrabbits or other critters that need the water encased in the plant often gobble them up.

According to Miyazaki, Earth was once encased in a global ocean of molten rock.

The team found a partial skeleton encased in rock that included portions of the lower jaw, vertebrae, and pelvic girdle.