Which process led to the formation of the species pairs of Pacific and Caribbean snapping shrimp?
A) allopatric speciation by vicariance
B) allopatric speciation by dispersal
C) sympatric speciation by vicariance
D) sympatric speciation by dispersal

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Allopatric speciation by vicariance is the best choice as it describes how the separation of the two regions (Pacific and Caribbean) led to the formation of two separate populations of snapping shrimp that evolved independently due to their isolated locations.

Which Process Led to the Formation of the Species Pairs