In the mountains of the southeastern United States, there are many similar but distinct salamander species that are restricted to particular mountaintops or ridge systems. They are found in patches of suitable high-elevation habitat, separated by unsuitable lowland areas. This distribution pattern indicates __________

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Numerous allopatric speciation events

Explanation:

Allopatric speciation, also known as geographic speciation, is a phenomenon that occurs when a large amount of animal from a single species become isolated from the rest of the animals due to geographical reasons such as mountains building or even phenomenons such as emigration.