noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
rare species; rare variety
Used for plants, animals, or figuratively for unusual types of people or things.
この島には珍種の鳥が生息している。
Rare species of birds inhabit this island.
彼は業界では珍種の存在だ。
He is a rare breed in the industry.
Compound of 珍 (rare, curious) and 種 (species, kind).