The progression of the olfactory bulb over time from its initial formation until its mature state. The olfactory bulb coordinates neuronal signaling involved in the perception of smell. It receives input from the sensory neurons and outputs to the olfactory cortex. [ GOC:jid http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/go/references/0000021 http://openisbn.com/search.php?q=0878937420&isbn=1/ GOC:cls GOC:dph GOC:dgh ]