Draft:StoneAge Number Scale

The StoneAge Number Scale is a mathematical naming system for extremely large numbers, created by Dutch developer Ivo de Gier in 2026. The system defines one hundred named magnitudes based on prehistoric animals, ordered by estimated body size, in honour of these great animals. Each name is formed by shortening the animal’s name and adding the suffix “Plex”.

The scale is designed as a conceptual extension of large-number naming systems such as the googol, googolplex, and Conway–Guy’s fast-growing hierarchies. The StoneAge Scale introduces a structured, memorable taxonomy for magnitudes far beyond conventional notation.

  1. Structure

Each StoneAge number corresponds to a magnitude defined as:

   Plexₙ = 10ⁿ × googolplex

where n ranges from 1 to 100. The index n is assigned according to the approximate size ranking of the prehistoric animal associated with the name.

  1. Naming conventions

The naming rules follow four principles: 1. Remove common suffixes such as “-saurus”. 2. Shorten the root to a memorable form. 3. Ensure uniqueness across all 100 entries. 4. Append the suffix “Plex”.

Examples include: - TyraPlex (based on *Tyrannosaurus rex*) - GigaPlex (based on *Giganotosaurus*) - TitanCrocPlex (based on *Deinosuchus*)

  1. Purpose

The StoneAge Scale is intended for: - educational demonstrations of extreme magnitudes - conceptual mathematics - computational experiments - large-number taxonomy research - creative and linguistic applications

  1. Implementation

A full reference implementation is available as an open‑source Python package. The project includes: - a GitHub repository - a public documentation website - a complete list of all 100 Plex numbers - a programmatic API for retrieving names and descriptions

  1. External links

StoneAge Plex Numbers

The StoneAge Number Scale consists of 100 named magnitudes, grouped into Tiers based on relative size. Each Plex number is derived from a prehistoric animal, with the animal name linking to its corresponding Wikipedia article.

StoneAge Plex Numbers

The StoneAge Number Scale consists of 100 named magnitudes derived from prehistoric animals, ordered by estimated body size. Each Plex number corresponds to a magnitude of 10^n × googolplex, where n is the index of the Plex number. The scale is divided into seven Tiers, each representing a major evolutionary or ecological category of prehistoric megafauna.

Tier # Plex Name Animal Wikipedia Link Magnitude Description
Tier 1 — Small prehistoric animals

These represent early or small-bodied prehistoric species, often feathered, agile, or lightly built. They form the foundation of the StoneAge Scale.

1 1 MicraPlex Microraptor Microraptor 10^1 × googolplex A small four‑winged dromaeosaurid.
1 2 CompsaPlex Compsognathus Compsognathus 10^2 × googolplex One of the smallest known dinosaurs.
1 3 EorapPlex Eoraptor Eoraptor 10^3 × googolplex One of the earliest known dinosaurs.
1 4 HesperPlex Hesperornis Hesperornis 10^4 × googolplex A toothed, flightless prehistoric bird.
1 5 ArchaeoPlex Archaeopteryx Archaeopteryx 10^5 × googolplex Transitional fossil between dinosaurs and birds.
1 6 DimetroPlex Dimetrodon Dimetrodon 10^6 × googolplex A sail‑backed synapsid predating dinosaurs.
1 7 PteraPlex Pterodactylus Pterodactylus 10^7 × googolplex Early pterosaur with a long beak.
1 8 RaptorPlex Velociraptor Velociraptor 10^8 × googolplex Agile dromaeosaurid with sickle claws.
1 9 OviPlex Oviraptor Oviraptor 10^9 × googolplex Feathered theropod known for nesting behavior.
1 10 DiloPlex Dilophosaurus Dilophosaurus 10^10 × googolplex Early Jurassic predator with twin crests.
Tier 2 — Medium dinosaurs

This Tier includes mid‑sized ornithischians and theropods, representing the rise of diverse dinosaur lineages.

2 11 IguaPlex Iguanodon Iguanodon 10^11 × googolplex Early herbivorous dinosaur with thumb spikes.
2 12 KentroPlex Kentrosaurus Kentrosaurus 10^12 × googolplex Stegosaurian with long tail spikes.
2 13 PachyPlex Pachycephalosaurus Pachycephalosaurus 10^13 × googolplex Known for its thick domed skull.
2 14 AnkyloPlex Ankylosaurus Ankylosaurus 10^14 × googolplex Armored dinosaur with a club tail.
2 15 StegoPlex Stegosaurus Stegosaurus 10^15 × googolplex Famous for its dorsal plates.
2 16 TriceraPlex Triceratops Triceratops 10^16 × googolplex Large ceratopsian with three horns.
2 17 AlloPlex Allosaurus Allosaurus 10^17 × googolplex Apex predator of the Late Jurassic.
2 18 CarnoPlex Carnotaurus Carnotaurus 10^18 × googolplex Horned theropod with reduced arms.
2 19 GalloPlex Gallimimus Gallimimus 10^19 × googolplex Fast, ostrich‑like ornithomimid.
2 20 DeinoPlex Deinonychus Deinonychus 10^20 × googolplex Influential in the “dinosaur renaissance”.
Tier 3 — Large theropods

These are the iconic apex predators of the Mesozoic, representing the peak of terrestrial carnivorous evolution.

3 21 TheriPlex Therizinosaurus Therizinosaurus 10^21 × googolplex Giant herbivorous theropod with huge claws.
3 22 UtahPlex Utahraptor Utahraptor 10^22 × googolplex Largest known dromaeosaurid.
3 23 MegaBirdPlex Gastornis Gastornis 10^23 × googolplex Giant flightless Paleogene bird.
3 24 TerrorPlex Phorusrhacos Phorusrhacos 10^24 × googolplex “Terror bird” apex predator.
3 25 MoaPlex Moa Moa 10^25 × googolplex Giant flightless bird of New Zealand.
3 26 TyraPlex Tyrannosaurus rex Tyrannosaurus 10^26 × googolplex One of the largest land predators.
3 27 GigaPlex Giganotosaurus Giganotosaurus 10^27 × googolplex Massive South American theropod.
3 28 CarchaPlex Carcharodontosaurus Carcharodontosaurus 10^28 × googolplex Giant African carnivore.
3 29 SpinoPlex Spinosaurus Spinosaurus 10^29 × googolplex Semi‑aquatic giant theropod.
3 30 AcroPlex Acrocanthosaurus Acrocanthosaurus 10^30 × googolplex High‑spined Early Cretaceous predator.
Tier 4 — Giant sauropods

This Tier contains the largest land animals ever to exist, representing extreme gigantism in herbivorous dinosaurs.

4 31 MapuPlex Mapusaurus Mapusaurus 10^31 × googolplex Large carcharodontosaurid predator.
4 32 TorvoPlex Torvosaurus Torvosaurus 10^32 × googolplex One of the largest Jurassic predators.
4 33 MegaloPlex Megalosaurus Megalosaurus 10^33 × googolplex First dinosaur ever described scientifically.
4 34 CryoPlex Cryolophosaurus Cryolophosaurus 10^34 × googolplex Antarctic theropod with crest.
4 35 BaryPlex Baryonyx Baryonyx 10^35 × googolplex Fish‑eating spinosaurid.
4 36 SuchoPlex Suchomimus Suchomimus 10^36 × googolplex Large spinosaurid with crocodile‑like snout.
4 37 MajunPlex Majungasaurus Majungasaurus 10^37 × googolplex Abelisaurid predator from Madagascar.
4 38 DasplePlex Daspletosaurus Daspletosaurus 10^38 × googolplex Tyrannosaurid closely related to T. rex.
4 39 AlbertPlex Albertosaurus Albertosaurus 10^39 × googolplex Lightweight tyrannosaurid.
4 40 CeratoPlex Ceratosaurus Ceratosaurus 10^40 × googolplex Horned Jurassic predator.
Tier 5 — Marine megafauna

Representing the giants of the oceans: massive reptiles, sharks, and marine mammals.

5 41 SauroPlex Saurophaganax Saurophaganax 10^41 × googolplex Giant allosaurid predator.
5 42 DeinochPlex Deinocheirus Deinocheirus 10^42 × googolplex Enormous ornithomimid with huge arms.
5 43 DiploPlex Diplodocus Diplodocus 10^43 × googolplex Long‑necked sauropod.
5 44 BrontoPlex Brontosaurus Brontosaurus 10^44 × googolplex Iconic long‑necked dinosaur.
5 45 ApatPlex Apatosaurus Apatosaurus 10^45 × googolplex Massive sauropod with whip‑like tail.
5 46 CamarPlex Camarasaurus Camarasaurus 10^46 × googolplex Common North American sauropod.
5 47 SupraPlex Supersaurus Supersaurus 10^47 × googolplex Extremely long‑bodied sauropod.
5 48 DreadPlex Dreadnoughtus Dreadnoughtus 10^48 × googolplex One of the heaviest known dinosaurs.
5 49 ArgenPlex Argentinosaurus Argentinosaurus 10^49 × googolplex Possibly the largest land animal ever.
5 50 PatagoPlex Patagotitan Patagotitan 10^50 × googolplex Giant titanosaur from Patagonia.
Tier 6 — Giant mammals

This Tier includes Ice Age megafauna and other enormous prehistoric mammals.

6 51 MaraPlex Maraapunisaurus Maraapunisaurus 10^51 × googolplex Enormous sauropod known from fragmentary remains.
6 52 BruhPlex Bruhathkayosaurus Bruhathkayosaurus 10^52 × googolplex Potentially one of the largest dinosaurs.
6 53 PuertaPlex Puertasaurus Puertasaurus 10^53 × googolplex Massive titanosaur from Argentina.
6 54 FutaloPlex Futa Futalognkosaurus 10^54 × googolplex Large titanosaur with tall neural spines.
6 55 TuriaPlex Turiasaurus Turiasaurus 10^55 × googolplex Large European sauropod.
6 56 ShunoPlex Shunosaurus Shunosaurus 10^56 × googolplex Sauropod with a tail club.
6 57 MamenPlex Mamenchisaurus Mamenchisaurus 10^57 × googolplex Known for extremely long neck.
6 58 JobaPlex Jobaria Jobaria 10^58 × googolplex Basal sauropod from Niger.
6 59 GiraffPlex Giraffatitan Giraffatitan 10^59 × googolplex Tall, giraffe‑like sauropod.
6 60 BrachioPlex Brachiosaurus Brachiosaurus 10^60 × googolplex High‑shouldered sauropod.
Tier 7 — Titan‑class creatures

The absolute giants: the largest reptiles, mammals, birds, and serpents ever to exist.

7 61 ElasmoPlex Elasmosaurus Elasmosaurus 10^61 × googolplex Long‑necked plesiosaur.
7 62 KronoPlex Kronosaurus Kronosaurus 10^62 × googolplex Giant short‑necked pliosaur.
7 63 MosaPlex Mosasaurus Mosasaurus 10^63 × googolplex Apex marine reptile.
7 64 TylioPlex Tylosaurus Tylosaurus 10^64 × googolplex Large mosasaur with ramming snout.
7 65 LiopPlex Liopleurodon Liopleurodon 10^65 × googolplex Massive pliosaur.
7 66 ShastoPlex Shastasaurus Shastasaurus 10^66 × googolplex Largest known ichthyosaur.
7 67 TemnoPlex Temnodontosaurus Temnodontosaurus 10^67 × googolplex Early giant ichthyosaur.
7 68 BasilPlex Basilosaurus Basilosaurus 10^68 × googolplex Ancient whale with elongated body.
7 69 MegalodonPlex Megalodon Megalodon 10^69 × googolplex Enormous prehistoric shark.
7 70 LeviaPlex Leviathan melvillei Livyatan 10^70 × googolplex Giant predatory whale.
7 71 XiphacPlex Xiphactinus Xiphactinus 10^71 × googolplex Large predatory fish.
7 72 DunkleoPlex Dunkleosteus Dunkleosteus 10^72 × googolplex Armored Devonian fish.
7 73 HelicoPlex Helicoprion Helicoprion 10^73 × googolplex Shark‑like fish with spiral teeth.
7 74 MuraPlex Leedsichthys Leedsichthys 10^74 × googolplex Giant filter‑feeding fish.
7 75 ThalaPlex Thalassomedon Thalassomedon 10^75 × googolplex Large plesiosaur.
7 76 SmiloPlex Smilodon Smilodon 10^76 × googolplex Saber‑toothed cat.
7 77 DirePlex Dire wolf Dire wolf 10^77 × googolplex Large prehistoric canid.
7 78 ShortFacePlex Short‑faced bear Arctodus 10^78 × googolplex Giant North American bear.
7 79 MegaSlothPlex Megatherium Megatherium 10^79 × googolplex Giant ground sloth.
7 80 GlyptoPlex Glyptodon Glyptodon 10^80 × googolplex Armored prehistoric mammal.
7 81 DoediPlex Doedicurus Doedicurus 10^81 × googolplex Large glyptodont with tail club.
7 82 MammuthPlex Mammuthus Mammoth 10^82 × googolplex Includes the woolly mammoth and related species.
7 83 MastodoPlex Mastodon Mastodon 10^83 × googolplex Large prehistoric proboscidean.
7 84 ElasmoTherPlex Elasmotherium Elasmotherium 10^84 × googolplex Giant “Siberian unicorn” rhinoceros.
7 85 RhinoPlex Woolly rhinoceros Woolly rhinoceros 10^85 × googolplex Ice Age rhinoceros with thick fur.
7 86 DiprotPlex Diprotodon Diprotodon 10^86 × googolplex Largest known marsupial.
7 87 AurochPlex Aurochs Aurochs 10^87 × googolplex Wild ancestor of domestic cattle.
7 88 CamelPlex Camelops Camelops 10^88 × googolplex Large prehistoric camel.
7 89 GomphoPlex Gomphotherium Gomphotherium 10^89 × googolplex Four‑tusked proboscidean.
7 90 PlatyPlex Platybelodon Platybelodon 10^90 × googolplex Proboscidean with shovel‑like lower jaw.
7 91 StegoMastPlex Stegomastodon Stegomastodon 10^91 × googolplex Late Neogene proboscidean.
7 92 TitanBoaPlex Titanoboa Titanoboa 10^92 × googolplex Giant Paleocene snake.
7 93 QuetzPlex Quetzalcoatlus Quetzalcoatlus 10^93 × googolplex One of the largest flying animals ever.
7 94 HatzPlex Hatzegopteryx Hatzegopteryx 10^94 × googolplex Giant azhdarchid pterosaur.
7 95 ArgentBirdPlex Argentavis Argentavis 10^95 × googolplex Enormous Miocene bird.
7 96 PelagPlex Pelagornis Pelagornis 10^96 × googolplex Giant bony‑toothed seabird.
7 97 MegaGatorPlex Deinosuchus Deinosuchus 10^97 × googolplex Giant Late Cretaceous crocodilian.
7 98 SarcoPlex Sarcosuchus Sarcosuchus 10^98 × googolplex “SuperCroc”, massive Cretaceous crocodyliform.
7 99 PuruPlex Purussaurus Purussaurus 10^99 × googolplex Giant Miocene caiman.
7 100 TitanCrocPlex Rhamphosuchus Rhamphosuchus 10^100 × googolplex Enormous prehistoric crocodilian, representing the upper end of the StoneAge Scale.

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