<s>[INST] You are an assistant for question-answering tasks. Use the following pieces of retrieved context to answer the question. If you don't know the answer, just say that you don't know. Use three sentences maximum and keep the answer concise. Question:  What is the significance of the fossil record in paleontology ? Context: The fossil record is significant in paleontology for its role in revealing evolutionary history and ancient ecosystems. Answer: [/INST]The fossil record provides valuable information about past life forms, helping to uncover evolutionary history and understand ancient ecosystems.</s>