coati (animal); alternatively an acronym for various official certifications
1. A tropical American mammal (Nasua nasua) with a long snout and ringed tail, related to the raccoon
The coati is commonly found in the Amazon rainforest and Central America.
A coa é comumente encontrada na floresta amazônica e na América Central.
2. An acronym standing for 'Certificado de Origem Animal' (Animal Origin Certificate) or similar official documentation
The veterinary inspector issued a COA for the livestock export.
O inspetor veterinário emitiu uma COA para a exportação de gado.
In Brazil, 'coa' primarily refers to the coati, a beloved wildlife symbol of tropical forests. The animal appears in Brazilian folklore and indigenous culture. As an acronym, COA is used in official agricultural and veterinary contexts, particularly important for Brazil's significant livestock export industry. The term is more commonly encountered in rural or Amazonian contexts when referring to the animal itself.
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