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Consensus transcripts were given precedence over individual ESTs because they provide greatly improved specificity, splicing evidence and transcript integrity.
Postzygotic isolation can likewise cause divergence at the premating stage (reinforcement) or potentially at the postmating-prezygotic stage, through the evolution of conspecific sperm precedence (Marshall et al.
But before 9/11, preserving good relations with the Taliban took precedence.
Further, although there is no precedence among the principles, organizational conditions may make it more feasible to address one principle before another.
"This consideration took precedence, apparently, over Clinton's unwillingness to be portrayed as trying to divert American public opinion from the impeachment process," Ben-Ishai wrote.