Anteater is a common name for the four mammal species of the suborder Vermilingua (meaning worm tongue) commonly known for eating ants and termites.nteaters are mostly solitary mammals prepared to defend their 1.0- to 1.5-mi 2 (2.6- to 2.9-km 2) territories. Normally, they do not enter a territory of another anteater of the same sex, but males often enter the territory of associated females.
Endocardium (endo-cardium) is the thin inner layer of the heart wall. This layer lines the inner heart chambers, covers heart valves, and is continuous with the endothelium of large blood vessels. The endocardium of heart atria consists of smooth muscle, as well as elastic fibers.
Endocarditis is an infection of a heart valve or the inner lining of the heart (the endocardium). Infection can damage or destroy the heart valves and damage the heart.Endocarditis usually occurs in patients with congenital (i.e., present at birth) or acquired heart conditions (e.g., atrial septal defects, valve disease). Although several different organisms can cause endocarditis, it is usually caused by bacteria.In most cases, it develops when normal bacteria on the skin or in the respiratory, gastrointestinal, or urinary tract enter the bloodstream and lodge within a damaged heart valve or abnormal heart tissue.ndocarditis Causes & Risk Factors. Most cases of endocarditis are caused by a bacterial infection. Patients who have a congenital or acquired heart condition have an increased risk for endocarditis. The condition is rare when heart disease is not present.