An assemblage of trees growing close together, their crowns forming a layer of foliage that largely shades the ground is a(n):

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A forest fits the description of an assemblage of trees growing close together, with their crowns forming a layer of foliage that largely shades the ground. Tundras are characterized by low-growing vegetation and no trees, while grasslands have sparse tree cover and are dominated by grasses. Estuaries are ecosystems where rivers meet the sea, and although they may have some trees, they do not fit the description given in the question.

An Assemblage of Trees Growing Close Together, Their Crowns Forming