Transmission electron micrographs illustrating the rapid postprandial lengthening of the python's intestinal microvilli, reaching a peak in length at 3 days postfeeding. Transmission electron micrographs illustrating the rapid postprandial lengthening of the python's intestinal microvilli, reaching a peak in length at 3 days postfeeding. After digestion is complete (after day 6), the microvilli shorten in length. Bar in images represent 1 μm. Stephen M. Secor J Exp Biol 2008;211:3767-3774 © The Company of Biologists Limited 2008