Term Name:	cement gland development
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Definition:	The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the cement gland over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The cement gland is a simple mucus-secreting organ positioned at the anterior of amphibious embryos. The cement gland attaches the newly hatched embryo to a support before the hatchling can swim well or feed.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0071570]    QuickGO    AmiGO