IPA: /ˈnoʊtəl/
KK: /ˈnoʊtəl/
Relating to the back or dorsal side of an organism.
The notal region of the insect is important for its movement and stability.
Notal is derived from the Latin word "notalis" (meaning of or pertaining to a mark or note), which comes from "nota" (meaning mark or note). The term "notal" refers to something related to a mark or note, particularly in a scientific context.
Think of 'nota' meaning a mark or note, and remember that 'notal' relates to something that has to do with marks or notes.