The progression of the caudate nucleus over time from its initial formation until its mature state. The caudate nucleus is the C-shaped structures of the striatum containing input neurons involved with control of voluntary movement in the brain. [ GOC:cls GOC:dgh http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/go/references/0000021 http://openisbn.com/search.php?q=0878937420&isbn=1/ GOC:dph GOC:jid ]