Term Name:	cuticle development
Synonyms:	cuticle anabolism, cuticle biosynthesis, cuticle biosynthetic process, cuticle formation, cuticle synthesis
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of a cuticle, the outer layer of some animals and plants, which acts to prevent water loss.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0042335]    QuickGO    AmiGO