Binomial Nomenclature. The present system of binomial nomenclature identifies each species by a scientific name of two words, Latin in form and usually derived from Greek or Latin roots.The first name (capitalized) is the genus of the organism, the second (not capitalized) is its species.inomial Nomenclature. The present system of binomial nomenclature identifies each species by a scientific name of two words, Latin in form and usually derived from Greek or Latin roots.
Here are refrigerator thawing times for various size turkeys: An 8 to 12 pound turkey takes 1 to 2 days to thaw in the refrigerator. A 12 to 16 pound turkey takes 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator.A 16 to 20 pound turkey takes 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. Pieces of a turkey, such as a half or quarter will take 1 to 2 days thawing time in the refrigerator. To thaw a turkey in cold water, check the wrapping to make sure there are no tears.Then, place the bird in its unopened bag in the sink or in a large container and cover it with cold water.ieces of a turkey, such as a half or quarter will take 1 to 2 days thawing time in the refrigerator. To thaw a turkey in cold water, check the wrapping to make sure there are no tears. Then, place the bird in its unopened bag in the sink or in a large container and cover it with cold water.
The safest way to thaw a turkey is in refrigerator. Thawing at room temperature or in a sink of warm water invites bacteria to multiply too rapidly. Allow a day in the refrigerator for every 4 pounds (presuming a 40-degree refrigerator). So: 12-pound turkey = 3 days to thaw (purchase by Monday morning of Thanksgiving week) 16 pounder = 4 days to thaw (purchase by Sunday morning of Thanksgiving week). Oops ... I bought my frozen turkey on Tuesday. Now what? Use the quick-thaw method: Leave the turkey in the original packaging. Put it in the sink and cover with COLD water - never warm. Change the icy water every 30 to 60 minutes. This takes 30 minutes per pound, or six hours for a 12-pound bird. Once thawed, it's safe in the refrigerator for three or four days before cooking.