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 a disease characterized by inflammation or infection of the inner surface of the heart (the endocardium). This article will focus on endocarditis that is the result of infection (infective endocarditis). Endocarditis commonly affects heart valves, but may also involve nonvalvular areas or mechanical devices that are implanted in the heart, such as artificial heart valves, pacemakers, or implantable defibrillators.