caducous (adjective)

1. The caducous skin of the monster shed as it transformed into a more terrifying form.

2. In the comic, the superhero's caducous powers allowed him to shed his skin and disguise himself as a normal human.

3. The alien species in the science fiction novel had a caducous trait, shedding their outer layer of skin as part of their reproductive cycle.

4. The artist painted a mesmerizing portrait of a caducous flower, showcasing the delicate beauty of its early shedding petals.