Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria that can spread from person to person through close contact. 1  It can cause ear infections, and it can also lead to more serious infections of the: 2  Lungs (pneumonia), 3  Blood (bacteremia), and. 4  Covering of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis).
The pinktoe tarantula (Avicularia avicularia) is a species of tarantula native from Costa Rica to Brazil and the southern Caribbean.This species is sometimes called the Guyana pinktoe, Common pinktoe, or South American pinktoe. The mature pinktoe tarantula has a dark-colored body and pinkish feet, hence its namesake.he pinktoe tarantula (Avicularia avicularia) is a species of tarantula native from Costa Rica to Brazil and the southern Caribbean. This species is sometimes called the Guyana pinktoe, Common pinktoe, or South American pinktoe. The mature pinktoe tarantula has a dark-colored body and pinkish feet, hence its namesake.
An electric blue tarantula discovered in Guyanaâs Potaro Plateau. Courtesy Andrew Snyder Andrew Snyder was on a night hike along the Potaro River in Guyanaâs rain forest when he caught sight of a small glint of brilliant, cobalt blue coming from a small hole in a rotting stump.