Sexual reproduction in Eukaryotes. In most eukaryotes, especially higher animals, individuals normally exhibit one or two sex phenotypes; female or male. In such species, females produce the female gametes-eggs, ovules or macrospores and males produce the male gamets-sperm, pollen or microsproes.
Nationalist Composers. The nineteenth century was a time in which passionate nationalism was prevalent and which saw many political upheavals. Influenced by such nationalistic works as the Hungarian Rhapsodies of Franz Liszt, composers from many European countries became determined to develop a national style of music for their homeland.
Carl Czerny. Carl Czerny (German: [karl ËtÊÉrni]; 21 February 1791 â 15 July 1857) was an Austrian composer, teacher, and pianist of Czech origin whose vast musical production amounted to over a thousand works. His books of studies for the piano are still widely used in piano teaching.