Identify the participle phrase and participles that are used as adjectives. Give the noun or pronoun each participle or participle phrase modifies.

1. The team of scientists, noting the unique shape of each whale’s dorsal fin, named each whale in order to keep more accurate records.

noting the unique shape of each whale’s dorsal fin-team

Right

What does the phrase modify?

Team

Yes, team.

The participle phrase in this sentence is "noting the unique shape of each whale’s dorsal fin." The participle "noting" is used as an adjective to modify the noun "team." It describes what the team of scientists is doing - specifically, observing or taking note of the unique shape of each whale's dorsal fin.