The image shows fossilized teeth of jawed fishes over several geologic time periods and those of modern day animals.

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Based on the fossil record, select a modern day relative of these jawed fish.

A.
bottlenose dolphin

B.
American alligator

C.
Orca whale

D.
tiger shark

B. American alligator